
Synopsis
Summary
In this second book in the Coast Salish Tales series, Qwiwilh the wood duck is preparing to nest in his favorite tree when Q’uleeq’e’ the crow invites him to play in the tall branches. They jump higher and higher up the tree until they accidentally break the branches and come crashing down into the stream below. After a daring rescue, Qwiwilh sadly realizes his nesting spot is gone, and Q’uleeq’e’ decides to make things right for her new friend.
Notable Achievements
Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, 2024
Reviews
School Library Journal: "Fritz, of the Lyackson First Nation, infuses her writing and art with Coast Salish “ways of knowing and teaching” while maintaining cross-community appeal... This book is especially suited for school libraries in the Pacific Northwest or any collection expanding its Indigenous collections."
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