Lightfinder aaron paquette mcnally robinson booksellers. Jul 09, 2014 lightfinder by artist aaron paquette is a stunning debut novel, an enthralling first instalment of what promises to be an exciting series of novels for young adults and all sorts of other readers. Its by a metis author and follows a cree main character, however, while there were some really positive aspects of this book namely the indigenous representation, overall i. Aaron paquette is a first nations metis artist, author and speaker. Aaron is first nationsmetis, and he lives in edmonton with his wife and children. Aaron paquette s new book lightfinder is a great read for all ages october 1, 2014 his uncanny talent with a paintbrush and a sheet of canvas has helped rocket this canadian artist to the top of the food chain during the past decade or so, but his most recent accomplishment is in a. So wonderful to have the protagonist be not only female, but cree as well. Custom sizes are available send an email or add a query optimum size 10. Lightfinder deals with growing up, love and loss, and the choices life puts in our path. On october 16, 2017, paquette was elected to the edmonton city council to represent ward 4 in the citys northeast as a painter, his most notable work is a public art mural at. Aaron paquette s new book lightfinder is a great read for all ages posted on september 10, 2014 september 10, 2014. The legacy of colonization and the crippling social effects of the residential school era are apparent when the youth began to discover mystical powers their parents had chosen to ignore. Lightfinder is paquettes debut fantasy novel for young adults. Based in edmonton, aberta, his first ya novel lightfinder comes out in may 2014 through kegedonce press.
I would mostly feel great about giving this book to a young adult in my life, though, which is one of my main metrics for ya. He is a bestselling, awardwinning author, an acclaimed painter and artist, an illustrator, goldsmith and cathedral stained glass artist. But it did not take long for me to get engrossed in the story. Lightfinder by aaron paquette read the world project. Prints are madetoorder fine art paper prints ship in 3 business days. Aaron paquettes new book lightfinder is a great read for. Lightfiner ebook by aaron paquette 1230000433839 rakuten kobo. Lightfinder book calgary public library bibliocommons. Lightfinder is a ya fantasy novel about aisling, a young cree woman who sets out into the wilderness with her kokum grandmother, aunty and two young men she barely knows.
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Aaron paquettes new book lightfinder is a great read for all ages. Aaron weaves traditional legends, mythology, beliefs, and contemporary culture into the book seemlessly. He also created several iconic images used in the idle no more movement. To get 3 free art prints with the preorder of a book. Lightfinder is the first of an amazing new saga from breakout author aaron paquette. Jun 19, 2015 lightfinder kegedonce press, 2014 who. Read lightfiner lightfinder by aaron paquette available from rakuten kobo. Comparisons will inevitably be made ill do it myself in a moment, but unlike authors of some of the popular novel series for young adults of the recent and notsorecent. They have to find and rescue her runaway younger brother, eric. Together they must find and rescue her runaway younger brother, eric.
Jun 16, 2014 lightfinder paperback by aaron paquette, aaron paquette illustrator kegedonce press, 9780986874079, 240pp. Lightfinder by artist aaron paquette is a stunning debut novel, an enthralling first instalment of what promises to be an exciting series of novels for young adults and all sorts of other readers. Buy the paperback book lightfinder by aaron paquette at indigo. Aaron paquette aisling, a young cree woman, sets out into the wilderness with her kokum grandmother, aunty and two young men she barely knows. Lightfinder is a ya fantasy novel about aisling, a young cree woman who sets out into the wilderness with her kokum grandmother, aunty. Despite that, or because of it, he hopes to share what a gift every day can be. Lightfinder is paquette s debut fantasy novel for young adults. I was sad to finish it as it lead me yearning for more a remarkable first. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Aisling and her grandmother along with two young men set out to find and rescue her runaway brother, eric. Lightfinder book the seattle public library bibliocommons. He is married, has children and is visited by a shadowy dark raven called depression. From acclaimed artist aaron paquette comes a new novel that will enchant you, grab you and pull you into a world you thought you knew but have never truly.
He is aaron paquette, a well known and highly respected aboriginal celebrity whose name is recognized just about anywhere you go these. Along the way she learns that the legends of her people might be real and that she has a growing power of her own. Here is the list of the top 10 fiction and nonfiction titles sold in edmonton for the week ended sept. Aaron paquettes young adult fantasy novel follows a young cree woman as she sets out on a journey to rescue her runaway brother. It tells the story of two cree youth who are divided by a broken home. Buy lightfinder book online at low prices in india. Lightfinder, young adult book by edmonton author aaron. May 05, 2014 order lightfinder here with an artists eye and a storytellers soaring imagination, aaron paquette has written a pageturner. Aaron paquettes new book lightfinder is a great read for all. Reviews with an artists eye and a storytellers soaring imagination, aaron paquette has written a pageturner.
I must admit that i was a little slow to get into the book as i am definately not the target age. Aaron paquette aaron paquette is a canadian writer and artist, who was a winner of the burt award for first nations, metis and inuit literature in 2015 for his debut young adult fantasy novel lightfinder. No comments on lightfinder, young adult book by edmonton author aaron paquette, tops this weeks audreys books bestseller list edmonton best selling audreys books here is the list of the top 10 fiction and nonfiction titles sold in edmonton for the week ended sept. Aaron paquettes new book lightfinder is a great read for all ages october 1, 2014 his uncanny talent with a paintbrush and a sheet of canvas has helped rocket this canadian artist to the top of the food chain during the past decade or so, but his most recent accomplishment is in a totally different realm. Lightfinder by artist aaron paquette is a stunning debut novel, an enthralling first instalment of what promises to be an. Canvas is coated for additional durability and is hand stretched. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy lightfinder by aaron paquette illustrator online at alibris. Aaron paquette s lightfinder may 8, 2018 i feel humbled to be able to do the work im doing right now, and to see a new generation of amazing kids taking roles and responsibilities to greater heights than i was even aware was possible when i was in my teens. Comparisons will inevitably be made ill do it myself in a moment, but unlike authors of some of the popular novel series for young adults of the recent. I was drawn in by the story, but i think the writing would have benefited from some more aggressive editing. Comparisons will inevitably be made ill do it myself in a moment, but unlike authors of some of the.
Aaron paquette is a canadian writer, artist, speaker and politician who was a winner of the burt award for first nations, metis and inuit literature in 2015 for his debut young adult fantasy novel lightfinder. As a painter, his most notable work is a public art mural at edmontons grandin lrt station. Along the way she learns that the legends of her people might be real and that. Lightfinder by aaron paquette paperback softback, 2014. Along the way aisling discovers that she has power of her own and is thrust into the struggle for the future of life on earth. Lightfinder is a ya fantasy novel about aisling, a young cree woman who sets out into the. Lightfinder is a young adult fantasy novel about aisling, a young cree woman who sets out into the wilderness with her kokum grandmother, aunty and two young men she barely knows. Aislings journey with her family, her culture, and into herself is a true heros journey. Lightfinder spent over 60 days in amazons top 100 scifi and fantasy novels in 2014. Aaron paquette s new book lightfinder is a great read for all ages october 1, 2014 his uncanny talent with a paintbrush and a sheet of canvas has helped rocket this canadian artist to the top of the food chain during the past decade or so, but his most recent accomplishment is in a totally different realm.
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