This is the second book in the “Songs of the North” trilogy. I reviewed the first book, Caribous Dream here.
This time we find Joe and Cody are at their summer home, which is a tent by a lake in northern Manitoba. They live with their mom and dad but there are no other people near them.
Joe and Cody fill their long days playing games with each other and making friends with the animals. Dragonflies are their favourites. They like to tie a string to them and hold it while they fly. They are like living kites. Then when Joe and Cody are ready to let their “friends” go free, they let go of the string. They also enjoy flying in their dreams.
This is an enchanting story that children will enjoy. It is written in English and Cree and is beautifully illustrated by Brian Deines.
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Did kids really tie dragonflies to strings for kites? Why did no one tell me that when I was a kid? I’d have thought that was the coolest.
John, being an animal rights type, I cringed at the thought. Yes, the kids eventually let go of the sting but I it is sure to get caught somewhere.
They Did ? I never knew that!
I guess my boy will love this book. thanks for the reviews Teddy !
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Mariska, I hope your boy enjoys it.