The Train by Jodie Callaghan
Ashley meets her great-uncle by the old train tracks near their community in Nova Scotia. Ashley sees his sadness, and Uncle tells her of the day years ago when he and the other children from their community were told to board the train before being taken to residential school where their lives were changed forever. They weren't allowed to speak Mi'gmaq and were punished if they did. There was no one to give them love and hugs and comfort. Uncle also tells Ashley how happy she and her sister make him. They are what give him hope. Ashley promises to wait with her uncle by the train tracks, in remembrance of what was lost.
Callaghan, Jodie: - Jodie Callaghan is from the Mi'gmaq First Nation in Gespe'gewa'gi (Quebec). She started writing stories when she was 8 years old and has always been drawn to story-telling. She has found writing to be the best way to connect to her history and her culture. Jodie currently resides in Northern New Brunswick with her husband, child, and pets. When she's not teaching, she is very slowly chipping away at her Masters of Education degree from UNB and dreaming up stories she will one day write.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781772601299 |
| ISBN 10 | 1772601292 |
| Title | The Train |
| Author | Jodie Callaghan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Second Story Press |
| Year published | 2020-03-24 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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