When I Was Eight

Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father's warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders' school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, When I Was Eight makes the bestselling Fatty Legs accessible to younger readers. Now they, too, can meet this remarkable girl who reminds us what power we hold when we can read.

Author: Christy Jordan-Fenton, Margaret Pokiak-Fenton
Publisher: Annick Press
Published: 02/01/2013
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 8.80h x 8.80w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781554514908
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157707 / When I Was Eight


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2013 pg. 93
Booklist 05/01/2013 pg. 75
School Library Journal 05/01/2013

About the Author

Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton are the authors of "Fatty Legs" and "A Stranger at Home." They live in Fort St. John, BC.

Gabrielle Grimard has illustrated numerous books for children. She lives in Quebec.