Shannen and the Dream for a School (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781926920306)

The true story of Shannen Koostachin and the people of Attawapiskat First Nation, a Northern Cree community, who have been fighting for a new school since 1979 when a fuel spill contaminated their original school building. Shannen's fight took her all the way to Parliament Hill and was taken up by children around the world. Shannen's dream continues today with the work of the Shannen's Dream organization and those everywhere who are fighting for the rights of Aboriginal children.

Author: Janet Wilson
ISBN-10: 1926920309
ISBN-13: 9781926920306
Publisher: Second Story Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2011
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 7.90h x 6.50w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 154928 / Shannen and the Dream for a School