Fatty Legs: A True Story
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At the age of eight, Margaret Pokiak (Inuvialuit) set her sights on learning to read — even though it meant leaving her Arctic village. Upon her arrival at school, Margaret encountered the Raven, a black-cloaked nun who immediately disliked the plucky girl and frequently humiliated her. In spite of the Raven's cruelty, however Margaret refused to be intimidated and gave the nun a lesson in the power of human dignity. Complemented by archival photos, this inspiring first-person account of a girl's determination to confront her tormentor will linger with young readers.
Heritage & History: Indigenous Heritage and History
Indigenous Nations: Inuit
Themes for Children: My School, When Things Are Hard
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women, Coming of Age, Identity, Journeys, School, Race, Racism, and Prejudice, U.S. History
Genre: Autobiography/Memoir
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 9-12, Middle Grade