David Alexander Robertson

A young girl is helping her grandmother in the garden when she starts to notice some beautiful things. She wonders why her grandmother wears bright, colorful clothing and keeps her hair in a long braid. She also wonders why her grandmother speaks a different language. When she asks these questions, her grandmother shares a very important story from her past. She talks about a time when she had to go to a school far away from home, where she was not allowed to be herself. But she also shares how she and her friends found ways to stay strong and keep their culture alive when no one was watching. This gentle story helps you understand a difficult part of history through a conversation full of love and respect. It shows how being proud of who you are can give you the courage to overcome anything.

Lauren and her little brother, James, are having a wonderful summer day fishing with their grandfather. While he takes a quick nap on the shore, the children paddle their canoe out into the sparkling water. Suddenly, the lake begins to swirl violently, and they are both tossed into the deep! When Lauren reaches the surface, James is nowhere to be found. She quickly realizes he has been pulled into a magical portal by water creatures who love to play tricks. To save him, Lauren must follow the watery path into a strange new world, but she soon discovers that the creatures have a beautiful song that makes you want to stay forever. Join Lauren on a brave rescue mission filled with magic and mystery. You will see how the love for your family is the strongest magic of all.