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Children's Fiction Native Canadian

The Case of the Burgled Bundle

by (author) Michael Hutchinson

Publisher
Second Story Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2021
Category
Native Canadian, General, Mysteries & Detective Stories
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781772601664
    Publish Date
    Apr 2021
    List Price
    $10.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772601671
    Publish Date
    Apr 2021
    List Price
    $6.99
  • Downloadable audio file

    ISBN
    9781772601985
    Publish Date
    Jul 2021
    List Price
    $14.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 9 to 12
  • Grade: 4 to 7
  • Reading age: 9 to 12

Description

The National Assembly of Cree Peoples has gathered together in the Windy Lake First Nation, home to the Mighty Muskrats—cousins Chickadee, Atim, Otter, and Sam. But when the treaty bundle, the center of a four-day-long ceremony, is taken, the four mystery-solving cousins set out to catch those responsible and help protect Windy Lake’s reputation!

What’s worse, prime suspect Pearl takes off to the city with her older brother and known troublemaker, Eddie. If they have the burgled bundle with them, the Mighty Muskrats fear it may be lost for good. With clues pointing in too many different directions, the cousins need to find and return the missing bundle before the assembly comes to an end. The history and knowledge passed down to each generation through the bundle is at stake.

About the author

MICHAEL HUTCHINSON is a citizen of the Misipawistik Cree Nation in the Treaty 5 territory, north of Winnipeg. He is the author of the Mighty Muskrats Mysteries series. He has spent much of his career telling the stories of Indigenous peoples and advocating for First Nation families and communities across Canada. Currently he is the Communications Manager for the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre. Michael’s greatest accomplishments are his two lovely daughters.

Michael Hutchinson's profile page

Editorial Reviews

"Cree characters who are believable, likeable, and never stereotypical...a really engaging mystery."

American Indians in Children's Literature

"This book is both educational and entertaining; Hutchinson (Misipawistik Cree) weaves cultural and historical context into the story."

"Hutchinson not only gives readers with an intriguing whodunnit, but provides rich detail and information of the Cree nation."

Dr. Larry Recommends

"The four crime-solving friends of fictional Windy Lake First Nation go into action when the treaty bundle goes missing during the National Assembly of Cree Peoples. An engaging, quickly paced mystery, exceptional in its portrayal of the kids’ rez humour, community relationships and traditions of teaching and learning. Bundle up all three 'Mighty Muskrats Mysteries' for a perfect gift for young mystery fans."

Toronto Star

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