Fearless John: The Legend of John Beargrease

by Kelly Emerling Rauzi

This is the story of John Beargrease, the remarkable Chippewa mail carrier who plied the North Shore of Lake Superior with his dogsled teams in the early part of the last century. With stunning pastel illustrations by Mila Horak.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 15, 2006

Reviews

[Barbie Adamson]

I believe this was well written and honors John beargrease. Important legacy for adults and kids

[Joan]

This book tells the story of John Beargrease a Minnesotan of mixed Ojibway heritage who delivered mail along the north shore of Lake Superior from Two Harbors to Grand Portage during the last half of the 1800s. The picture story book has pictures that display the rugged shore of Lake superior and detail Beargrease's experiences.

Supports Social studies concepts of goods and services.
Shows positive Native American contribution to the state.
Historic winter forms of transportation.
Ties in the modern sled dog race held in Beargrease's honor.
Good read aloud for younger students, appropriate for upper elementary readers