Characters
Who are the two main characters of The Barren Grounds?
Morgan and Eli
Where do Morgan and Eli live at the start of the book?
In Winnipeg, with their foster family
Why does Morgan's teacher not accept her poem?
She thinks it was not written from the heart
Who are Morgan and Eli’s foster parents?
James and Katie
Where is the portal to Misewa located?
In the attic of their house
Why does Eli care about his sketchpad so much?
Because it was given to him by his dad. He uses drawing as an escape.
What animal do the kids meet when they first arrive in Misewa?
Ochek (the Fisher)
Describe Misewa in one sentence.
A frozen world where animals speak and the land is locked in winter
What is Morgan’s biggest struggle in the real world before entering Misewa?
Feeling angry and disconnected from her culture and family
How does Morgan’s relationship with Eli change between Ch. 1 and Ch. 12?
She goes from annoyed by him to protective of him.
How is time different in Misewa compared to the real world?
Time moves differently, it passes faster in Misewa than in the real world
How does Morgan begin to connect with her Indigenous identity?
Through Eli, the Cree language, and from Ochek.