Book
Surviving the city. 1 / Tasha Spillett ; illustration, Natasha Donovan.
Summary:
Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape-they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't?
Record details
- ISBN: 9781553797562(paperback)
- Physical Description: 54 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Winnipeg, Manitoba : HighWater Press, [2018]
- Copyright: 2018
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Friendship > Comic books, strips, etc.
Indigenous youth > Comic books, strips, etc.
Missing persons > Comic books, strips, etc.
Runaway teenagers > Comic books, strips, etc. - Genre:
- Young adult fiction.
Graphic novels.
Comics (Graphic works)
Search for related items by series
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Carr University of Art + Design | PN6733 .S65 S87 2018 (Text) | 30240764 | Graphic Novels | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & TaylorTasha Spillettâs graphic novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, colonialism, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape â theyâre so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dezâs grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she canât stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez canât bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dezâs community find her before itâs too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they donât?
- Baker & Taylor
A contemporary graphic novel about Indigenous young women facing heart-wrenching decisions and the anguish of missing loved ones. - Orca Book Publishers
A contemporary graphic novel for teens about Indigenous young women facing heart-wrenching decisions and the anguish of missing loved ones.
Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up Indigenous in the city. However, when Dezâs grandmother becomes too sick to care for her, the threat of a group home looms, and Dez disappears. Will Dezâs community find her before itâs too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they donât? - Portage & Main Pr
Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscapeâtheyâre so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dezâs grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she canât stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez canât bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dezâs community find her before itâs too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they donât?
- Portage & Main Pr
Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up Indigenous in the city. However, when Dezâs grandmother becomes too sick to care for her, the threat of a group home looms, and Dez disappears. Will Dezâs community find her before itâs too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they donât?