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The illustrations are a marvelous work of art. The story is interesting and well-written. This is a novel that teachers can surely use in LA, history, and social studies lessons.-- (11/17/2018) I thought this was an excellent continuation of the first book. The main character grows in her knowledge of indigenous history as well as her own self. It is a strong novel that shows the truth in what might be a skewed sense of history.-- (11/26/2018) This is a well written, beautiful graphic novel, I enjoyed reading it. I am looking forward to the third volume! Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.-- (12/04/2018) Included on CBC Books' The Best Canadian comics of 2018 list: https: //www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2018-1.4944651-- (12/17/2018) Red River Resistance tells an important history that occurred just North of the US border and my home state of Minnesota. In book two of this phenomenal series, we find Echo continuing to miss her mother and finding herself transported back in time to the late 1800s to M tis land that the Canadian government is trying to take away. I can't wait to read book three.-- (12/17/2018) A graphic novel series that is a good addition to any classroom. Picking up where Volume One left off, Echo finds herself transported to the past in the time of Louis Riel, when the Canadian government send the HBC out and forced the Metis from their land. In the present day, Echo continues to adjust to life without her mother and finding how she fits in at school.-- (12/13/2018) I think this volume is stronger than the first one, and it starts to get more deeply into some history of Canada's Indigenous peoples.-- (01/08/2019) This is the 2nd volume of a historical narrative of two group of settlers, the English and the French, fighting over the territory of the Metis, the Native Americans who live on that land in Canada during the 19th Century. Echo, the protagonist, is learning about the events in her history class during the 21st Century, and reliving the events of the past in person in tandem. This is an interesting narrative decision by author, Katherena Vermette, because there is a difference between living through an event and reading about it. While I have not had the chance to read the first volume, it is not difficult to get into the story. Given Echo's predicament, readers will wonder whether or not Echo is experiencing history just so she doesn't have to deal with the present. At the same time, Echo gets to experience history with all of the cruelty that goes with it. For those who are not familiar with Canadian or Native American history, this graphic novel provides an interesting insight to a group of Native Americans from Canada. Katherena Vermette presents her readers with the familiar narrative the Native Americans, throughout the Americas, suffered through from the Settlers who stole their land and livelihoods from them through unjust means. Readers have an idea of what happened to the Metis, but Echo's story remains a mystery. We'll just have to wait until the next volume to find out. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. -- (12/18/2018) This title is an absolute must for any school library or public library in Canada. With the 150th anniversary of the Red River resistance occurring in 2019, and the major focus of the Canadian government on reconciliation, this comic couldn't have come at a better time. I am so pleased to be finding so many new comics and graphic novels by Indigenous creators, and the fact that is title focuses on M tis history is fantastic! This title is the second in a series about a young M tis girl, Echo, who finds herself in some sort of foster care. While there she is attending high school and experiencing the history of the past, most notably the events surrounding the controversial and tumultuous Red River resistance. I did read the first volume of this series, and I was very excited about this next instalment. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I think my main problem is that this seems to be focusing on telling the story of the Red River resistance very quickly, but in doing so, it has forgotten to develop the characters. It also takes it for granted that you have some background in this history. Sadly, this means that the characters are little more than shells. Even the main character, Echo has less than a personality. I feel like she was beginning to be explored in the first volume, but her personality just fell flat in this one. There is so much more that could be done with this story without exaggerating or undermining the important history that is being explored. I wanted so much more! Because of this, I feel like it'll lose some of its audience. This comes off more as an educational work, and less as a something to pick up for pleasure. However, as an educational work it is invaluable, and would do very well to be included as supplemental material in Canadian elementary and high school classrooms. -- (12/11/2018) Kindred meets Canadian Aboriginal history as Echo slips back and forth between time from present day Winnipeg to the Red River Valley, where she observes the annexation of the Red River Colony into Canada and the fight of the M tis to ensure their say in their government. Knowing absolutely nothing about Canadian history and less than that about Aboriginal Canadian history, this was fairly confusing--but it was laid out clearly. So, having not read the first book in the series, Pemmican Wars, all I can say is that I do wish that Echo's timeline had been skipped completely, as she seemed fairly bland and closed off (which makes sense, as she was emotionally distant because of being separated from her mother), in favor of following the M tis and their struggles to keep a say on their land and their culture. Again, this was because I hadn't read the first book and didn't have the background, so this is entirely an issue to do with me jumping in mid-series. The timeline at the very end of the graphic novel is the most illuminating, as it has a clear chain of events that lead to the Red River Resistance, the groups involved, the different motivations, the M tis List of Rights, and the creation of Manitoba as Canada's fifth province--and who wins, who loses, and who lived to tell their stories (and finally learning the the stories of the marginalized). I enjoyed the LGBTQIA+ rep, and especially the #ownvoices Aboriginal rep. Definitely a good read to get a basic understanding of Manitoban history, and the history of Aboriginal Canadians. I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. -- (12/05/2018) Red River Resistance is a graphic novel taking place through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl, Echo who time travels between events in the Red River area of Canada in 1869-1870. Not being Canadian, I was not familiar with the history at ALL and so greatly appreciated the timeline in the back of the book! The story portrays the injustice done to the indigenous people throughout North America during this time in history, but focusing on the M tis people of Canada. Despite the more than a 100 years since the events, Echo - a descendent of some of the original inhabitants - still struggles with her identity and place in the world, and the effects of a corrupt government that cared nothing for the people it displaced, only for the monetary value of their lands. The illustrations in this book suit the story perfectly. They have an overall blue/gray cast that lends itself to the mood, and there are very few words even for a graphic novel. For the subject matter, it really works. I will definitely be going back and looking for the first of this series, and hope there will be more after! -- (11/27/2018) Holy cow! Ok Vermette, we need another 4 issues to make it a volume! Let's do this, for the libraries, ASAP! We NEED more of Echo! It puts me in the mind of Kindred by Octavia Butler. The artwork is beautiful, I love the story. I love that it features an Indigenous girl, in middle school, who seems like a bit of a rebel. I wasn't able to read the 1st one so I'm sure I'm missing a bit, and yet the story is still complete enough for it to gain a new fan! As an American, I'm not as well versed as I could be in Canada's history, so this was an amazing first look at the events that occurred. I look forward to more (Did I say ASAP? Can I make such a request? Please Vermette, more, soon!)! I can't say I love this enough! -- (11/20/2018) I absolutely loved Pemmican Wars, the first book in the A Girl Called Echo series. I am thrilled to be saying that Red River Resistance has absolutely lived up to my expectations. Katherena Vermette has woven a beautiful story that blends together the everyday life of a lonely teenage M tis girl in Manitoba with the history of the M tis in that area. Echo is an incredibly relatable character that I think many teens would see themselves in. I moved around a lot as a teen and dealt with a lot of depression, with music and reading serving as my primary comforts, so Echo reminds me a lot of my teenage self. The historical aspects are fascinating. It is painful and important seeing Echo come to terms with the history of the M tis, and too realistic to see her going into it without knowing very much. These stories highlight gaps in my own knowledge that make me feel eager to learn. The information in this volume is a little better known than the information in the first volume, but genuinely not by much. There is so much to learn still, so I look forward to seeing what events the next volume will focus on. Scott B. Henderson is a talented artist, and I have enjoyed a number of other books featuring his work. This is no exception, his work in A Girl Called Echo continues to be impressive. I think part of why I connect this story mentally to 7 Generations is because he did the art for both (although both stories also have a contemporary and historical focus and were published by HighWater Press, so it makes sense either way). I always prefer Henderson's work when it's coloured, and Donovan Yaciuk's colouring works incredibly well here, and it helps to bring the story to life. I appreciated the historical timeline and the M tis List of Rights included in the back. I personally always enjoy reading any additional real-world facts in the back of any of my historical fiction readings. I am incredibly eager to see where else this story goes, and I look forward to seeing a third volume in the future. I hope to read more from all of the creators involved in this series. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys any kind of blend of contemporary and historical story. -- (11/27/2018)

I absolutely loved Pemmican Wars, the first book in the A Girl Called Echo series. I am thrilled to be saying that Red River Resistance has absolutely lived up to my expectations. Katherena Vermette has woven a beautiful story that blends together the everyday life of a lonely teenage M tis girl in Manitoba with the history of the M tis in that area. Echo is an incredibly relatable character that I think many teens would see themselves in. I moved around a lot as a teen and dealt with a lot of depression, with music and reading serving as my primary comforts, so Echo reminds me a lot of my teenage self. The historical aspects are fascinating. It is painful and important seeing Echo come to terms with the history of the M tis, and too realistic to see her going into it without knowing very much. These stories highlight gaps in my own knowledge that make me feel eager to learn. The information in this volume is a little better known than the information in the first volume, but genuinely not by much. There is so much to learn still, so I look forward to seeing what events the next volume will focus on. Scott B. Henderson is a talented artist, and I have enjoyed a number of other books featuring his work. This is no exception, his work in A Girl Called Echo continues to be impressive. I think part of why I connect this story mentally to 7 Generations is because he did the art for both (although both stories also have a contemporary and historical focus and were published by HighWater Press, so it makes sense either way). I always prefer Henderson's work when it's coloured, and Donovan Yaciuk's colouring works incredibly well here, and it helps to bring the story to life. I appreciated the historical timeline and the M tis List of Rights included in the back. I personally always enjoy reading any additional real-world facts in the back of any of my historical fiction readings. I am incredibly eager to see where else this story goes, and I look forward to seeing a third volume in the future. I hope to read more from all of the creators involved in this series. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys any kind of blend of contemporary and historical story. -- (11/27/2018)

The illustrations are a marvelous work of art. The story is interesting and well-written. This is a novel that teachers can surely use in LA, history, and social studies lessons.-- (11/17/2018) I thought this was an excellent continuation of the first book. The main character grows in her knowledge of indigenous history as well as her own self. It is a strong novel that shows the truth in what might be a skewed sense of history.-- (11/26/2018) This is a well written, beautiful graphic novel, I enjoyed reading it. I am looking forward to the third volume! Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.-- (12/04/2018) Included on CBC Books' The Best Canadian comics of 2018 list: https: //www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2018-1.4944651-- (12/17/2018) Red River Resistance tells an important history that occurred just North of the US border and my home state of Minnesota. In book two of this phenomenal series, we find Echo continuing to miss her mother and finding herself transported back in time to the late 1800s to M tis land that the Canadian government is trying to take away. I can't wait to read book three.-- (12/17/2018) A graphic novel series that is a good addition to any classroom. Picking up where Volume One left off, Echo finds herself transported to the past in the time of Louis Riel, when the Canadian government send the HBC out and forced the Metis from their land. In the present day, Echo continues to adjust to life without her mother and finding how she fits in at school.-- (12/13/2018) I think this volume is stronger than the first one, and it starts to get more deeply into some history of Canada's Indigenous peoples.-- (01/08/2019) ...this informative and captivating sequel to Pemmican Wars (2018), ....seamlessly brings readers back into Echo's time-traveling adventures as the teen travels to some of the most tumultuous moments in Canadian Indigenous history.--@ALA_Booklist Booklist This is the second in the Girl Called Echo graphic novel series. Again, Echo is a high school girl who slips back in time and sees some interesting moments in Canadian history from the perspective of Indigenous peoples, in this case the Metis of the Red River Resistance during the time of Louis Riel. In the current timeline, Echo still misses her Mom (I wanted more of that plotline here than I got), but is fitting in better at school. This part of the story could be its own graphic novel, but I wonder if the writers are showing us the history as well to show how Indigenous peoples are living in two worlds, and how things that happened in the past are still impacting people generations later. The history is handled well. I wonder if readers with little to no background on the conflict will understand what is happening. There is some information in the backmatter that helps, but readers might not be aware of that while reading. If readers have done some learning already on this conflict, I think this book will be a great addition with the perspective of the Indigenous people to the Red River area well represented in this ownvoices book. The art worked really well for me.-- (01/31/2019) I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion. So this is the second volume of this series that I've had the honor to review. This fantastic trio successfully pulled off a continuance of the running story about a girl named Echo, an indigenous teen, who dreams of events in Canada's history that involve the Metis. This story continues where Pemmican Wars left off following Echo as she continues to adjust to her new home. This time, she is transported in her dreams to the events surrounding Red River in the summer of 1869. The story shows the conflicts that arise when government surveyors challenge the Metis families that have lived generation after generation along the Red River. They face losing their lands. You learn about the plight of the Resistance. As the story unfolds you see Echo's struggles to understand what is happening to the Metis. The artwork is realistic and absolutely critical to the story. The colors used are rich and vibrant and I can't say enough of this series. It reaches deep into the heart and mind of a teen who is struggling with her own identity and situation, something I feel other teens will identify with. The history lesson is incorporated into the story using fast paced dialogue, tension and wonderfully illustrated characters. I love this series and can't wait to see what happens next. -- (02/01/2019) This is the 2nd volume of a historical narrative of two group of settlers, the English and the French, fighting over the territory of the Metis, the Native Americans who live on that land in Canada during the 19th Century. Echo, the protagonist, is learning about the events in her history class during the 21st Century, and reliving the events of the past in person in tandem. This is an interesting narrative decision by author, Katherena Vermette, because there is a difference between living through an event and reading about it. While I have not had the chance to read the first volume, it is not difficult to get into the story. Given Echo's predicament, readers will wonder whether or not Echo is experiencing history just so she doesn't have to deal with the present. At the same time, Echo gets to experience history with all of the cruelty that goes with it. For those who are not familiar with Canadian or Native American history, this graphic novel provides an interesting insight to a group of Native Americans from Canada. Katherena Vermette presents her readers with the familiar narrative the Native Americans, throughout the Americas, suffered through from the Settlers who stole their land and livelihoods from them through unjust means. Readers have an idea of what happened to the Metis, but Echo's story remains a mystery. We'll just have to wait until the next volume to find out. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. -- (12/18/2018) This title is an absolute must for any school library or public library in Canada. With the 150th anniversary of the Red River resistance occurring in 2019, and the major focus of the Canadian government on reconciliation, this comic couldn't have come at a better time. I am so pleased to be finding so many new comics and graphic novels by Indigenous creators, and the fact that is title focuses on M tis history is fantastic! This title is the second in a series about a young M tis girl, Echo, who finds herself in some sort of foster care. While there she is attending high school and experiencing the history of the past, most notably the events surrounding the controversial and tumultuous Red River resistance. I did read the first volume of this series, and I was very excited about this next instalment. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I think my main problem is that this seems to be focusing on telling the story of the Red River resistance very quickly, but in doing so, it has forgotten to develop the characters. It also takes it for granted that you have some background in this history. Sadly, this means that the characters are little more than shells. Even the main character, Echo has less than a personality. I feel like she was beginning to be explored in the first volume, but her personality just fell flat in this one. There is so much more that could be done with this story without exaggerating or undermining the important history that is being explored. I wanted so much more! Because of this, I feel like it'll lose some of its audience. This comes off more as an educational work, and less as a something to pick up for pleasure. However, as an educational work it is invaluable, and would do very well to be included as supplemental material in Canadian elementary and high school classrooms. -- (12/11/2018) Kindred meets Canadian Aboriginal history as Echo slips back and forth between time from present day Winnipeg to the Red River Valley, where she observes the annexation of the Red River Colony into Canada and the fight of the M tis to ensure their say in their government. Knowing absolutely nothing about Canadian history and less than that about Aboriginal Canadian history, this was fairly confusing--but it was laid out clearly. So, having not read the first book in the series, Pemmican Wars, all I can say is that I do wish that Echo's timeline had been skipped completely, as she seemed fairly bland and closed off (which makes sense, as she was emotionally distant because of being separated from her mother), in favor of following the M tis and their struggles to keep a say on their land and their culture. Again, this was because I hadn't read the first book and didn't have the background, so this is entirely an issue to do with me jumping in mid-series. The timeline at the very end of the graphic novel is the most illuminating, as it has a clear chain of events that lead to the Red River Resistance, the groups involved, the different motivations, the M tis List of Rights, and the creation of Manitoba as Canada's fifth province--and who wins, who loses, and who lived to tell their stories (and finally learning the the stories of the marginalized). I enjoyed the LGBTQIA+ rep, and especially the #ownvoices Aboriginal rep. Definitely a good read to get a basic understanding of Manitoban history, and the history of Aboriginal Canadians. I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. -- (12/05/2018) Red River Resistance is a graphic novel taking place through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl, Echo who time travels between events in the Red River area of Canada in 1869-1870. Not being Canadian, I was not familiar with the history at ALL and so greatly appreciated the timeline in the back of the book! The story portrays the injustice done to the indigenous people throughout North America during this time in history, but focusing on the M tis people of Canada. Despite the more than a 100 years since the events, Echo - a descendent of some of the original inhabitants - still struggles with her identity and place in the world, and the effects of a corrupt government that cared nothing for the people it displaced, only for the monetary value of their lands. The illustrations in this book suit the story perfectly. They have an overall blue/gray cast that lends itself to the mood, and there are very few words even for a graphic novel. For the subject matter, it really works. I will definitely be going back and looking for the first of this series, and hope there will be more after! -- (11/27/2018) Holy cow! Ok Vermette, we need another 4 issues to make it a volume! Let's do this, for the libraries, ASAP! We NEED more of Echo! It puts me in the mind of Kindred by Octavia Butler. The artwork is beautiful, I love the story. I love that it features an Indigenous girl, in middle school, who seems like a bit of a rebel. I wasn't able to read the 1st one so I'm sure I'm missing a bit, and yet the story is still complete enough for it to gain a new fan! As an American, I'm not as well versed as I could be in Canada's history, so this was an amazing first look at the events that occurred. I look forward to more (Did I say ASAP? Can I make such a request? Please Vermette, more, soon!)! I can't say I love this enough! -- (11/20/2018) I absolutely loved Pemmican Wars, the first book in the A Girl Called Echo series. I am thrilled to be saying that Red River Resistance has absolutely lived up to my expectations. Katherena Vermette has woven a beautiful story that blends together the everyday life of a lonely teenage M tis girl in Manitoba with the history of the M tis in that area. Echo is an incredibly relatable character that I think many teens would see themselves in. I moved around a lot as a teen and dealt with a lot of depression, with music and reading serving as my primary comforts, so Echo reminds me a lot of my teenage self. The historical aspects are fascinating. It is painful and important seeing Echo come to terms with the history of the M tis, and too realistic to see her going into it without knowing very much. These stories highlight gaps in my own knowledge that make me feel eager to learn. The information in this volume is a little better known than the information in the first volume, but genuinely not by much. There is so much to learn still, so I look forward to seeing what events the next volume will focus on. Scott B. Henderson is a talented artist, and I have enjoyed a number of other books featuring his work. This is no exception, his work in A Girl Called Echo continues to be impressive. I think part of why I connect this story mentally to 7 Generations is because he did the art for both (although both stories also have a contemporary and historical focus and were published by HighWater Press, so it makes sense either way). I always prefer Henderson's work when it's coloured, and Donovan Yaciuk's colouring works incredibly well here, and it helps to bring the story to life. I appreciated the historical timeline and the M tis List of Rights included in the back. I personally always enjoy reading any additional real-world facts in the back of any of my historical fiction readings. I am incredibly eager to see where else this story goes, and I look forward to seeing a third volume in the future. I hope to read more from all of the creators involved in this series. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys any kind of blend of contemporary and historical story. -- (11/27/2018)

The illustrations are a marvelous work of art. The story is interesting and well-written. This is a novel that teachers can surely use in LA, history, and social studies lessons.-- (11/17/2018) I thought this was an excellent continuation of the first book. The main character grows in her knowledge of indigenous history as well as her own self. It is a strong novel that shows the truth in what might be a skewed sense of history.-- (11/26/2018) A graphic novel series that is a good addition to any classroom. Picking up where Volume One left off, Echo finds herself transported to the past in the time of Louis Riel, when the Canadian government send the HBC out and forced the Metis from their land. In the present day, Echo continues to adjust to life without her mother and finding how she fits in at school.-- (12/13/2018) This is a well written, beautiful graphic novel, I enjoyed reading it. I am looking forward to the third volume! Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.-- (12/04/2018) Included on CBC Books' The Best Canadian comics of 2018 list: https: //www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2018-1.4944651-- (12/17/2018) Red River Resistance tells an important history that occurred just North of the US border and my home state of Minnesota. In book two of this phenomenal series, we find Echo continuing to miss her mother and finding herself transported back in time to the late 1800s to M tis land that the Canadian government is trying to take away. I can't wait to read book three.-- (12/17/2018) Kindred meets Canadian Aboriginal history as Echo slips back and forth between time from present day Winnipeg to the Red River Valley, where she observes the annexation of the Red River Colony into Canada and the fight of the M tis to ensure their say in their government. Knowing absolutely nothing about Canadian history and less than that about Aboriginal Canadian history, this was fairly confusing--but it was laid out clearly. So, having not read the first book in the series, Pemmican Wars, all I can say is that I do wish that Echo's timeline had been skipped completely, as she seemed fairly bland and closed off (which makes sense, as she was emotionally distant because of being separated from her mother), in favor of following the M tis and their struggles to keep a say on their land and their culture. Again, this was because I hadn't read the first book and didn't have the background, so this is entirely an issue to do with me jumping in mid-series. The timeline at the very end of the graphic novel is the most illuminating, as it has a clear chain of events that lead to the Red River Resistance, the groups involved, the different motivations, the M tis List of Rights, and the creation of Manitoba as Canada's fifth province--and who wins, who loses, and who lived to tell their stories (and finally learning the the stories of the marginalized). I enjoyed the LGBTQIA+ rep, and especially the #ownvoices Aboriginal rep. Definitely a good read to get a basic understanding of Manitoban history, and the history of Aboriginal Canadians. I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. -- (12/05/2018) Red River Resistance is a graphic novel taking place through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl, Echo who time travels between events in the Red River area of Canada in 1869-1870. Not being Canadian, I was not familiar with the history at ALL and so greatly appreciated the timeline in the back of the book! The story portrays the injustice done to the indigenous people throughout North America during this time in history, but focusing on the M tis people of Canada. Despite the more than a 100 years since the events, Echo - a descendent of some of the original inhabitants - still struggles with her identity and place in the world, and the effects of a corrupt government that cared nothing for the people it displaced, only for the monetary value of their lands. The illustrations in this book suit the story perfectly. They have an overall blue/gray cast that lends itself to the mood, and there are very few words even for a graphic novel. For the subject matter, it really works. I will definitely be going back and looking for the first of this series, and hope there will be more after! -- (11/27/2018) This is the 2nd volume of a historical narrative of two group of settlers, the English and the French, fighting over the territory of the Metis, the Native Americans who live on that land in Canada during the 19th Century. Echo, the protagonist, is learning about the events in her history class during the 21st Century, and reliving the events of the past in person in tandem. This is an interesting narrative decision by author, Katherena Vermette, because there is a difference between living through an event and reading about it. While I have not had the chance to read the first volume, it is not difficult to get into the story. Given Echo's predicament, readers will wonder whether or not Echo is experiencing history just so she doesn't have to deal with the present. At the same time, Echo gets to experience history with all of the cruelty that goes with it. For those who are not familiar with Canadian or Native American history, this graphic novel provides an interesting insight to a group of Native Americans from Canada. Katherena Vermette presents her readers with the familiar narrative the Native Americans, throughout the Americas, suffered through from the Settlers who stole their land and livelihoods from them through unjust means. Readers have an idea of what happened to the Metis, but Echo's story remains a mystery. We'll just have to wait until the next volume to find out. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. -- (12/18/2018) This title is an absolute must for any school library or public library in Canada. With the 150th anniversary of the Red River resistance occurring in 2019, and the major focus of the Canadian government on reconciliation, this comic couldn't have come at a better time. I am so pleased to be finding so many new comics and graphic novels by Indigenous creators, and the fact that is title focuses on M tis history is fantastic! This title is the second in a series about a young M tis girl, Echo, who finds herself in some sort of foster care. While there she is attending high school and experiencing the history of the past, most notably the events surrounding the controversial and tumultuous Red River resistance. I did read the first volume of this series, and I was very excited about this next instalment. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I think my main problem is that this seems to be focusing on telling the story of the Red River resistance very quickly, but in doing so, it has forgotten to develop the characters. It also takes it for granted that you have some background in this history. Sadly, this means that the characters are little more than shells. Even the main character, Echo has less than a personality. I feel like she was beginning to be explored in the first volume, but her personality just fell flat in this one. There is so much more that could be done with this story without exaggerating or undermining the important history that is being explored. I wanted so much more! Because of this, I feel like it'll lose some of its audience. This comes off more as an educational work, and less as a something to pick up for pleasure. However, as an educational work it is invaluable, and would do very well to be included as supplemental material in Canadian elementary and high school classrooms. -- (12/11/2018) Holy cow! Ok Vermette, we need another 4 issues to make it a volume! Let's do this, for the libraries, ASAP! We NEED more of Echo! It puts me in the mind of Kindred by Octavia Butler. The artwork is beautiful, I love the story. I love that it features an Indigenous girl, in middle school, who seems like a bit of a rebel. I wasn't able to read the 1st one so I'm sure I'm missing a bit, and yet the story is still complete enough for it to gain a new fan! As an American, I'm not as well versed as I could be in Canada's history, so this was an amazing first look at the events that occurred. I look forward to more (Did I say ASAP? Can I make such a request? Please Vermette, more, soon!)! I can't say I love this enough! -- (11/20/2018) I absolutely loved Pemmican Wars, the first book in the A Girl Called Echo series. I am thrilled to be saying that Red River Resistance has absolutely lived up to my expectations. Katherena Vermette has woven a beautiful story that blends together the everyday life of a lonely teenage M tis girl in Manitoba with the history of the M tis in that area. Echo is an incredibly relatable character that I think many teens would see themselves in. I moved around a lot as a teen and dealt with a lot of depression, with music and reading serving as my primary comforts, so Echo reminds me a lot of my teenage self. The historical aspects are fascinating. It is painful and important seeing Echo come to terms with the history of the M tis, and too realistic to see her going into it without knowing very much. These stories highlight gaps in my own knowledge that make me feel eager to learn. The information in this volume is a little better known than the information in the first volume, but genuinely not by much. There is so much to learn still, so I look forward to seeing what events the next volume will focus on. Scott B. Henderson is a talented artist, and I have enjoyed a number of other books featuring his work. This is no exception, his work in A Girl Called Echo continues to be impressive. I think part of why I connect this story mentally to 7 Generations is because he did the art for both (although both stories also have a contemporary and historical focus and were published by HighWater Press, so it makes sense either way). I always prefer Henderson's work when it's coloured, and Donovan Yaciuk's colouring works incredibly well here, and it helps to bring the story to life. I appreciated the historical timeline and the M tis List of Rights included in the back. I personally always enjoy reading any additional real-world facts in the back of any of my historical fiction readings. I am incredibly eager to see where else this story goes, and I look forward to seeing a third volume in the future. I hope to read more from all of the creators involved in this series. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys any kind of blend of contemporary and historical story. -- (11/27/2018)

The illustrations are a marvelous work of art. The story is interesting and well-written. This is a novel that teachers can surely use in LA, history, and social studies lessons.-- (11/17/2018) Included on CBC Books' The Best Canadian comics of 2018 list: https: //www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2018-1.4944651-- (12/17/2018) Red River Resistance tells an important history that occurred just North of the US border and my home state of Minnesota. In book two of this phenomenal series, we find Echo continuing to miss her mother and finding herself transported back in time to the late 1800s to M tis land that the Canadian government is trying to take away. I can't wait to read book three.-- (12/17/2018) I thought this was an excellent continuation of the first book. The main character grows in her knowledge of indigenous history as well as her own self. It is a strong novel that shows the truth in what might be a skewed sense of history.-- (11/26/2018) This is a well written, beautiful graphic novel, I enjoyed reading it. I am looking forward to the third volume! Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.-- (12/04/2018) A graphic novel series that is a good addition to any classroom. Picking up where Volume One left off, Echo finds herself transported to the past in the time of Louis Riel, when the Canadian government send the HBC out and forced the Metis from their land. In the present day, Echo continues to adjust to life without her mother and finding how she fits in at school.-- (12/13/2018) This is the 2nd volume of a historical narrative of two group of settlers, the English and the French, fighting over the territory of the Metis, the Native Americans who live on that land in Canada during the 19th Century. Echo, the protagonist, is learning about the events in her history class during the 21st Century, and reliving the events of the past in person in tandem. This is an interesting narrative decision by author, Katherena Vermette, because there is a difference between living through an event and reading about it. While I have not had the chance to read the first volume, it is not difficult to get into the story. Given Echo's predicament, readers will wonder whether or not Echo is experiencing history just so she doesn't have to deal with the present. At the same time, Echo gets to experience history with all of the cruelty that goes with it. For those who are not familiar with Canadian or Native American history, this graphic novel provides an interesting insight to a group of Native Americans from Canada. Katherena Vermette presents her readers with the familiar narrative the Native Americans, throughout the Americas, suffered through from the Settlers who stole their land and livelihoods from them through unjust means. Readers have an idea of what happened to the Metis, but Echo's story remains a mystery. We'll just have to wait until the next volume to find out. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. -- (12/18/2018) This title is an absolute must for any school library or public library in Canada. With the 150th anniversary of the Red River resistance occurring in 2019, and the major focus of the Canadian government on reconciliation, this comic couldn't have come at a better time. I am so pleased to be finding so many new comics and graphic novels by Indigenous creators, and the fact that is title focuses on M tis history is fantastic! This title is the second in a series about a young M tis girl, Echo, who finds herself in some sort of foster care. While there she is attending high school and experiencing the history of the past, most notably the events surrounding the controversial and tumultuous Red River resistance. I did read the first volume of this series, and I was very excited about this next instalment. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I think my main problem is that this seems to be focusing on telling the story of the Red River resistance very quickly, but in doing so, it has forgotten to develop the characters. It also takes it for granted that you have some background in this history. Sadly, this means that the characters are little more than shells. Even the main character, Echo has less than a personality. I feel like she was beginning to be explored in the first volume, but her personality just fell flat in this one. There is so much more that could be done with this story without exaggerating or undermining the important history that is being explored. I wanted so much more! Because of this, I feel like it'll lose some of its audience. This comes off more as an educational work, and less as a something to pick up for pleasure. However, as an educational work it is invaluable, and would do very well to be included as supplemental material in Canadian elementary and high school classrooms. -- (12/11/2018) Red River Resistance is a graphic novel taking place through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl, Echo who time travels between events in the Red River area of Canada in 1869-1870. Not being Canadian, I was not familiar with the history at ALL and so greatly appreciated the timeline in the back of the book! The story portrays the injustice done to the indigenous people throughout North America during this time in history, but focusing on the M tis people of Canada. Despite the more than a 100 years since the events, Echo - a descendent of some of the original inhabitants - still struggles with her identity and place in the world, and the effects of a corrupt government that cared nothing for the people it displaced, only for the monetary value of their lands. The illustrations in this book suit the story perfectly. They have an overall blue/gray cast that lends itself to the mood, and there are very few words even for a graphic novel. For the subject matter, it really works. I will definitely be going back and looking for the first of this series, and hope there will be more after! -- (11/27/2018) Holy cow! Ok Vermette, we need another 4 issues to make it a volume! Let's do this, for the libraries, ASAP! We NEED more of Echo! It puts me in the mind of Kindred by Octavia Butler. The artwork is beautiful, I love the story. I love that it features an Indigenous girl, in middle school, who seems like a bit of a rebel. I wasn't able to read the 1st one so I'm sure I'm missing a bit, and yet the story is still complete enough for it to gain a new fan! As an American, I'm not as well versed as I could be in Canada's history, so this was an amazing first look at the events that occurred. I look forward to more (Did I say ASAP? Can I make such a request? Please Vermette, more, soon!)! I can't say I love this enough! -- (11/20/2018) Kindred meets Canadian Aboriginal history as Echo slips back and forth between time from present day Winnipeg to the Red River Valley, where she observes the annexation of the Red River Colony into Canada and the fight of the M tis to ensure their say in their government. Knowing absolutely nothing about Canadian history and less than that about Aboriginal Canadian history, this was fairly confusing--but it was laid out clearly. So, having not read the first book in the series, Pemmican Wars, all I can say is that I do wish that Echo's timeline had been skipped completely, as she seemed fairly bland and closed off (which makes sense, as she was emotionally distant because of being separated from her mother), in favor of following the M tis and their struggles to keep a say on their land and their culture. Again, this was because I hadn't read the first book and didn't have the background, so this is entirely an issue to do with me jumping in mid-series. The timeline at the very end of the graphic novel is the most illuminating, as it has a clear chain of events that lead to the Red River Resistance, the groups involved, the different motivations, the M tis List of Rights, and the creation of Manitoba as Canada's fifth province--and who wins, who loses, and who lived to tell their stories (and finally learning the the stories of the marginalized). I enjoyed the LGBTQIA+ rep, and especially the #ownvoices Aboriginal rep. Definitely a good read to get a basic understanding of Manitoban history, and the history of Aboriginal Canadians. I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. -- (12/05/2018) I absolutely loved Pemmican Wars, the first book in the A Girl Called Echo series. I am thrilled to be saying that Red River Resistance has absolutely lived up to my expectations. Katherena Vermette has woven a beautiful story that blends together the everyday life of a lonely teenage M tis girl in Manitoba with the history of the M tis in that area. Echo is an incredibly relatable character that I think many teens would see themselves in. I moved around a lot as a teen and dealt with a lot of depression, with music and reading serving as my primary comforts, so Echo reminds me a lot of my teenage self. The historical aspects are fascinating. It is painful and important seeing Echo come to terms with the history of the M tis, and too realistic to see her going into it without knowing very much. These stories highlight gaps in my own knowledge that make me feel eager to learn. The information in this volume is a little better known than the information in the first volume, but genuinely not by much. There is so much to learn still, so I look forward to seeing what events the next volume will focus on. Scott B. Henderson is a talented artist, and I have enjoyed a number of other books featuring his work. This is no exception, his work in A Girl Called Echo continues to be impressive. I think part of why I connect this story mentally to 7 Generations is because he did the art for both (although both stories also have a contemporary and historical focus and were published by HighWater Press, so it makes sense either way). I always prefer Henderson's work when it's coloured, and Donovan Yaciuk's colouring works incredibly well here, and it helps to bring the story to life. I appreciated the historical timeline and the M tis List of Rights included in the back. I personally always enjoy reading any additional real-world facts in the back of any of my historical fiction readings. I am incredibly eager to see where else this story goes, and I look forward to seeing a third volume in the future. I hope to read more from all of the creators involved in this series. I definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys any kind of blend of contemporary and historical story. -- (11/27/2018)

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katherena vermette (she/her/hers) is a Red River Métis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Métis Nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2013, her first book, North End Love Songs (The Muses’ Company) won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry. Since then, her work has garnered awards and critical accolades across genres. Her novels The Break (House of Anansi) and The Strangers (Hamish Hamilton) were both national best sellers and won multiple literary awards. She is the author of numerous other bestselling titles, including the A Girl Called Echo series (HighWater Press) and the Seven Teachings Stories series (HighWater Press). Scott B. Henderson (he/him) is a freelance illustrator, whose reputation for cultural sensitivity and an openness to listen and learn has garnered a large body of work in collaboration with Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities. His work spans several critically acclaimed graphic novels, including 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga (Indigenous history & Residential Schools); A Girl Called Echo series (Métis history); A Blanket of Butterflies (2016 Eisner Nomination); a short story in Marvel Voices: Pride #1 (2022); and the post-apocalypse graphic novel, Last Breeds (fall 2024). Scott is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. He resides in Winnipeg with his partner. Since 1998, Donovan Yaciuk (he/him/his) has coloured books published by Marvel, DC, Dark Horse comics, and HighWater Press including the A Girl Called Echo and The Reckoner Rises series, as well as select stories in This Place: 150 Years Retold. Donovan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the University of Manitoba and began his career as a part of the legendary, now-defunct Digital Chameleon colouring studio. He lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with his wife and two daughters.

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