Rebel Leader

Publisher's description (Rubicon Publishing, 2007): This book is part of a series of multi‐textual graphic tales for readers in older grades. Rebel Leader is the story a young Métis fiddler who is gifted with a fiddle that has been passed down since the days of Louis Riel. Through flashbacks and non‐narrative writing, the reader learns about the formation of the Métis Nation and the eventual demise of its leader, Louis Riel. This is an excellent resource for a guided reading program as one book contains multiple genres of texts: graphic tale, informational, timeline etc.

Resource format: Graphic Novel

Age recommendation: grades 4-8

Keywords: Métis, Louis Riel, war, rebellion, resistance, heritage, courage, resilience, music

Year of publication: 2007

Publisher information: Rubicon Publishing