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The Death of My Country,
By ravenclaw29 (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dear Canada: The Death of My Country: The Plains of Abraham Diary of Geneviève Aubuchon (Hardcover)
The Death of My Country: The Plains of Abraham Diary of Genevieve Aubuchon by Maxine Trottier is a wonderful book, as well a welcome addition to the great Dear Canada book series.Miguen and Chegual, two young Abenaki Indian siblings, were adopted by a French childless couple, discovered by French nuns working at a shelter for Abenki Indians after their mother had just died. Miguen is now Genevieve Aubuchon, and Chegual is Joseph, though he only goes by his Abenaki name. War is just around the corner for France against England, and those living in French fortresses in Canada fear for their lives. And now, England has attacked Quebec, and the whole city is under a siege. Many have left, though Genevieve, Chegual, and their foster mother remain. Many dangers lurk around in the shadows, and Genevieve lives in fear for whether or not France will indeed emerge victorious from this terrifying war. Maxine Trottier has written a tale showing what is was like to be living in a city under siege by an enemy, especially one through the unique perspective of an Abenaki girl raised to French. This book was very depressing and full of death at times, but also filled with hope for what goodness lies ahead. Highly recommended!
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An excellent Dear Canada book.,
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This review is from: Dear Canada: The Death of My Country: The Plains of Abraham Diary of Geneviève Aubuchon (Hardcover)
This book is one of the Dear Canada series, which are historical novels, written in diary format, about fictional girls during different periods of Canadian history. When Genevieve was about five years old, she and her older brother, Chegual, were the sole survivors of a raid on their Abenaki village. They were rescued and brought to Quebec, where they were taken in by a childless couple, the apothecary and his wife. Not long after the apothecary died, but his wife, Madame Claire, continued to raise the children. Genevieve eventually became more French than Abenaki following her education by the nuns, but her brother never adjusted and eventually left. Now Genevieve is twelve and the year is 1759. She continues to live in Quebec with her adoptive mother, Madame Claire. A war rages between France and England over control of some of the North American colonies, and Genevieve finds her peaceful life changing in many ways when the city of Quebec is put under siege by the British. Her brother returns to the city with his best friend, only for them to go off to battle to defend Quebec with other Indian allies. This was one of the best books in the Dear Canada series. Although it was very sad at times, it was also hopeful. Genevieve was an interesting character - part French, part Abenaki, but fully neither. She was able to give a unique view of the French and Indian War. I'd definitely recommend this book to readers who enjoyed other Dear Canada books.
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An excellent Dear Canada book.,
By Rebecca Herman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dear Canada: The Death of My Country: The Plains of Abraham Diary of Geneviève Aubuchon (Hardcover)
This book is one of the Dear Canada series, which are historical novels, written in diary format, about fictional girls during different periods of Canadian history. When Genevieve was about five years old, she and her older brother, Chegual, were the sole survivors of a raid on their Abenaki village. They were rescued and brought to Quebec, where they were taken in by a childless couple, the apothecary and his wife. Not long after the apothecary died, but his wife, Madame Claire, continued to raise the children. Genevieve eventually became more French than Abenaki following her education by the nuns, but her brother never adjusted and eventually left. Now Genevieve is twelve and the year is 1759. She continues to live in Quebec with her adoptive mother, Madame Claire. A war rages between France and England over control of some of the North American colonies, and Genevieve finds her peaceful life changing in many ways when the city of Quebec is put under siege by the British. Her brother returns to the city with his best friend, only for them to go off to battle to defend Quebec with other Indian allies. This was one of the best books in the Dear Canada series. Although it was very sad at times, it was also hopeful. Genevieve was an interesting character - part French, part Abenaki, but fully neither. She was able to give a unique view of the French and Indian War. I'd definitely recommend this book to readers who enjoyed other Dear Canada books. |
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