The Barren Grounds (The Misewa Saga, Book 1)

In this captivating middle grade fantasy series by award-winning author David Robertson, Indigenous children Morgan and Eli are brought together in a Winnipeg foster home, feeling disconnected from their culture and each other. Their lives change when they discover a portal to the frozen world of Askí, where they meet Ochek, a hunter striving to support his starving community. Together with a feisty squirrel named Arik, they embark on a perilous mission to save Misewa from the impending harshness of winter. This enchanting tale intertwines Narnian adventures with traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations.