Lost at Windy River : a true story of survival / Trina Rathgeber ; illustrated by Alina Pete ; colored by Jillian Dolan.
"In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse gets lost in a fierce snowstorm while checking her family's trapline in northern Canada. Separated from her sled dogs, and without food or supplies, Ilse finds herself alone in the unforgiving barrens. She survives freezing temperatures, encounters with wild animals, snow blindness and frostbite. She must rely on Traditional Indigenous Knowledge passed down from her family, and her connection to the land and animals, if she hopes to find her way home. This true story of survival is written by Ilse's granddaughter."-- P.4 of cover.
"This graphic novel for middle-grade readers tells the true story of how a young Indigenous girl survives nine days lost in a snowstorm in Northern Canada."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459832268
- ISBN: 1459832264
- Physical Description: 91 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm
- Publisher: [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2024
- Copyright: ©2024
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| Genre: | Graphic novels. Graphic novels. Nonfiction comics. Biographical comics. |
Available copies
- 10 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 15 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J613.69 RAT (Text) | 36015000496212 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/11/2025 |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | JGN 613.6 R (Text) | 39493110128099 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| C.B. Hildebrand Public Library | JNFGN 613.6 RAT (Text) | 33557004685319 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | J GN RAT (Text) | 31250200091140 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | j613.69 RAT (Text) | 0020660400415 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | J GN Rathgeber (Text) | 33630005437426 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Checked out | 04/25/2025 |
| Hope Mills Library | GN J613.69 R (Text) | 31781068979051 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hudson (Fontana) | J GRAPHIC 613.6 RAT (Text) | 39493108958580 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
| Moore County Bookmobile | J 741.5 RAT (Text) | 48198030043091 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | In transit | - |
| Morganton Public Library | JNFGN 613.6 RAT (Text) | 33557004687174 | Juvenile Graphic Novel | Available | - |
Summary:
"In 1944, thirteen-year-old Ilse gets lost in a fierce snowstorm while checking her family's trapline in northern Canada. Separated from her sled dogs, and without food or supplies, Ilse finds herself alone in the unforgiving barrens. She survives freezing temperatures, encounters with wild animals, snow blindness and frostbite. She must rely on Traditional Indigenous Knowledge passed down from her family, and her connection to the land and animals, if she hopes to find her way home. This true story of survival is written by Ilse's granddaughter."--
"This graphic novel for middle-grade readers tells the true story of how a young Indigenous girl survives nine days lost in a snowstorm in Northern Canada."--
"This graphic novel for middle-grade readers tells the true story of how a young Indigenous girl survives nine days lost in a snowstorm in Northern Canada."--
