Characters
Who is the main character of The Barren Grounds?
Morgan
Where do Morgan and Eli find themselves after discovering the attic?
Misewa, Aski
What is the name of the Great Bear?
Muskwa
Who is Morgan's companion to save Eli?
Emily
Who is the author of this series?
David A. Robertson
What animal does Eli have a connection with?
A fisher (Ochek).
How much is 1 day in Aski equivalent to on Earth?
One hour.
Why did Eli cut his hair?
Because he was bullied for having long hair and a braid since he is a boy.
Who is Mistapew?
A giant figure who lurks the forests in search of souls to steal.
What genre does this book represent?
Indigenous fantasy and adventure.
Who is the leader of the Misewa village?
Arik
What is Eli's cultural heritage?
He is Cree.
What did Morgan find out about her birth mother?
She had found out her mother died.
Who was Kihiw?
An animal whose soul was taken by Mistapew and put into the Great Tree.
What is the authors heritage?
Cree
What role does Eli's drawing play in the series?
They open portals to different areas.
What city do Eli and Morgan live in with their foster parents?
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
What item was stolen from Eli as he was being bullied?
His special drawing pad.
To save Kihiw's soul.
How many books are planned to be in this series?
5 books - 2 more to go.
What is the significance of Ochek’s sacrifice?
He sacrifices himself to save Misewa and bring back summer.
What does Morgan learn at the end of this adventure?
What is the Journey in this book?
Morgan and Eli travel to stop the Great Bear from destroying Misewa.
What was Eli's soul trapped in?
A stone.
What series are these books inspired by?
Narnia