Characters
What is Emily's relationship to Morgan ?
Her Girlfriend
What is the name of the village where animals and villagers are going missing?
Ministik
Who was the leader of the bird warriors?
Pip.
Where was the portal first found?
In Morgan and Eli's attic
Who is the author known for writing about Indigenous culture?
David A. Robertson
What animal was going to help them get out of the trap?
A lynx (Ace)
Who were the people that were a possible suspect for all these missing beings?
The human kidnappers.
What strated happening to Eli's hands?
They started vanishing.
Where is Morgan and Eli's real world home?
Winnipeg.
What inspired David A. Robertson’s writing?
His own Indigenous heritage
Who was Eli's real mother?
The Star Woman
What did Eli’s dog do that caused the three children to get stuck in a trap?
Eli’s dog ate meat off a trap-line
How do you say snowshoes in Morgan and Eli's culture?
Moccasins.
The area in Misewa that is under constant threat and needs restoration?
Fish Camp
What two things help characters in Robertson’s stories understand their identity?
Family and community
What was Morgan's Kokom's name?
Eleanor
Why did they get kidnapped?
The villagers thought they were the kidnappers.
In Sasak’s ancient legend, what was the name of the village he was referring to?
Wampum
Where do the important decisions and the community governance happen?
The Council Hut
What storytelling elements does David A. Robertson use in his books?
Myths, legends, and oral traditions
What were the names of the three birds the kids came across?
Pip, Pick, and Chaos
What did Eli do to one of the kidnappers out of self defence?
Used his powers and teleported them
The village elder in Ministik who provides crucial guidance and wisdom to the children in their quest
Wisahkecahk
Which ancient and mysterious site that holds significant secrets and helps the children understand their connection to Aski?
The Stone Circle.
What challenges for Indigenous youth does David A. Robertson address in his stories?
Racism and identity struggles