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The Jewel
Friends Grey Wolf and Little Bear find a beautiful jewel that may be more than what it seems. But are they able to keep their friendship intact after the changes that it brings? The Jewel will carry you back to a time when the buffalo roamed over the foothills and to a discovery that could change two friends forever. Join them on an adventure that will keep you turning the pages to find out just what they will do...and who will get trapped by the power of the jewel.
88 pages, Paperback
Published November 4, 2016
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July 24, 2017
I felt this should be required reading in classrooms across Canada. Carrie Stanton has given us a window into a time gone by. A beautiful telling of a people and a land where buffalo still roamed and there was wonder all around and friendships meant learning how to live with and without. I feel so honored to know this lovely author and I look forward to reading more of her work.
June 18, 2017
A wonderful tale of friendship and a boy's understanding of what it means to be selfless. Woven in a setting with a rich cultural background, I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter book for young readers.
March 23, 2018
A heartwarming tale about Grey Wolf and Little Bear, where the value and strength of their friendship is put to the test when they find a beautiful magical jewel deep in the woods. Everyone in the village including Little Bear is captivated by the beauty of this jewel and it begins to alter the harmony and peace of the village. As their hearts grew darker because of their growing greed and selfishness, so does the radiant purple of the jewel grew dimmer. What would Grey Wolf and Little Bear do amid this growing darkness that is slowly swallowing them? Will their friendship endure the test?
This is a simple story with important lessons about choices and selflessness. This book is rich with beautiful descriptions of the place and I also appreciate how the author gave us a glimpse of the way of life of First Nations at that time. Her atmospheric writing certainly transported me back to that era. The mellifluous storytelling also renders this book an easy and enjoyable read. Not forgetting, the illustrations are beautiful too!
This is a simple story with important lessons about choices and selflessness. This book is rich with beautiful descriptions of the place and I also appreciate how the author gave us a glimpse of the way of life of First Nations at that time. Her atmospheric writing certainly transported me back to that era. The mellifluous storytelling also renders this book an easy and enjoyable read. Not forgetting, the illustrations are beautiful too!
July 22, 2022
The Jewel by Carrie Stanton is a lesson-learning chapter book set in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, back when the first nations traveled from camp to camp following the herds of buffalo, to a time of teepees, bows and arrows, and porcupine quill embroidering. It is a well-written and easy-to-read children’s tale about greed versus selflessness and the strength and bonds of friendship.
November 3, 2019
A beautifully crafted story with gorgeous illustrations and a very meaningful message about togetherness, community, and selflessness. This novella should be shared with children and adults alike. If you are looking for a poignant tale that celebrates Canadian Indigenous Peoples, this book is for you.
October 29, 2022
Loved this heartwarming story depicting strong friendship between friends and family/community. When wrong is undone and replaced with remorse, one gets the sense that all will be well in this world. I think this book should be a required read in elementary school when students cover early settlement and our indigenous history.
May 3, 2023
The Jewel by Carrie Stanton
The stunning illustrations by James Pantuso are themselves a jewel, the cover alone certain to draw early readers to this book. The story of Grey Wolf and Little Bear transports us to a long past time in the history of our First Nations, showing a way of life where co-operation was a necessity for survival. When the boys find a powerful, glowing rock, they know to take it to the elders to decide what to do, and it is put on display for the entire band to enjoy. Both the rock and the story turn dark when selfishness and jealousy, unexpected character traits disruptive to communal living, intrude on the band and the boys' friendship. It is a story of other traits too, more common to the First Nations-- bravery and courage. My favourite words in the story come from Chief Dan George: "When you have hard things to say, use beautiful words." I expect this book to keep elementary school readers engaged from beginning to end.
The stunning illustrations by James Pantuso are themselves a jewel, the cover alone certain to draw early readers to this book. The story of Grey Wolf and Little Bear transports us to a long past time in the history of our First Nations, showing a way of life where co-operation was a necessity for survival. When the boys find a powerful, glowing rock, they know to take it to the elders to decide what to do, and it is put on display for the entire band to enjoy. Both the rock and the story turn dark when selfishness and jealousy, unexpected character traits disruptive to communal living, intrude on the band and the boys' friendship. It is a story of other traits too, more common to the First Nations-- bravery and courage. My favourite words in the story come from Chief Dan George: "When you have hard things to say, use beautiful words." I expect this book to keep elementary school readers engaged from beginning to end.
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