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The Unknown Soldier

The Unknown Soldier
by Jess M. Brallier (Author) and Jamie Peterson (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: On the last day of their Washington, DC, vacation, Jack and his family visit a cemetery. At first, Jack finds it boring, but as they watch the guard patrolling the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his perspective shifts. He learns about the monument, the sentinels, and why it is they keep watch. Jack develops a newfound respect for those who serve and an appreciation for the honor and bravery of veterans. Includes back matter about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and those who guard it.

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The Shaman’s Apprentice

The Shaman’s Apprentice
by Zacharias Kunuk (Author) and Megan Kyak-Monteith (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: A young shaman in training who must face her first test–a trip to the underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill. Facing dark spirits and physical challenges, the young shaman must learn to stifle her fear and listen to what Kannaaluk has to tell her.

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