Brandon Mitchell
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Mi’gmaq visual artist and writer Brandon Mitchell is the founder of Birch Bark Comics and creator of the Sacred Circles comic series. He has also written five books with the Healthy Aboriginal Network, (Lost Innocence, Drawing Hope, River Run, Making it Right, Emily's Choice and Tomorrow’s Hope) and wrote and illustrated Jean-Paul's Daring Adventure: Stories from Old Mobile for the University of Alabama. He recently contributed the story "Migwite'tmeg:We Remember It" in the national best-selling graphic novel anthology series "This Place: 150 Years retold" by Highwater Press.
Giju's Gift
Long ago, all living creatures on this land shared a special balance with one another. The pugulatmu’j—the Little People—were the original guardians of the land, and they looked after all living things. As time passed, we forgot these playful yet powerful guardians, but they did not forget us. Occasionally, they make their presence known with the little tricks they play.
When her hair clip disappears, Mali is devastated. It was special, made by her giju'. Her mom thinks she lost it, but Mali knows it was stolen by the pugulatmu’j.
Soon after, Mali is surprised to meet Puug—and he’s wearing her hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. As they hunt for the objects on Puug’s list, Mali uncovers a lot of unanswered questions along the way.
Why is there a giant chasing them? Will she really get her hair clip back? And why is Puug collecting these things anyway?
Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of an ancient giant in the first volume of this graphic novel series for young readers.
21.95 $