Winner of the Historical Society of Michigan's book award for Children
& Youth (2022)
Winner of the U.P. Notable Books award (2022)
Join Cady and John Ray as they unravel a forgotten mystery...
In Cady and the Birchbark Box, Cady Whirlwind Thunder solves the
mystery behind a weathered journal found inside an old birchbark box.
Why was the box buried behind a deserted garage? This is the question
her friend and "crush," John Ray Chicaug, asks Cady after the two of
them find it. And what meaning do the notes in the book have? Cady's
grandma and her ever-present companion, a noisy blue jay, encourage her
as she puts together the pieces and ultimately restores the reputation
of a deceased elder. Cady does all this while navigating through another
school year, earning a place on the school's soccer team and continuing
to calm her temper and adjust to life with a new stepmother and baby
brother.
"I love Cady and the Birchbark Box. I read it with my daughter, who is
very interested in Native American culture. The book is a fun adventure,
sprinkled with history and culture. It is a great book for kids and
adults alike. Great read!" -- August Brill, M.S., bilingual teacher,
Chicago public schools
"This well-crafted, beautiful novel immerses readers in the elegance of
Native American culture as it delivers an emotional, intriguing mystery
that readers from middle grade through adults will enjoy. Highly
recommended!" -- Christine DeSmet, author of Fudge Shop Mystery Series
"Ann Dallman's writing is a teacher's dream come true. Cady is a
character students can relate to and learn from. While Cady is learning
about her Native American culture and traditions, readers become
immersed in a culture they may not have knowledge of." -- Gina Zanon,
5th-grade teacher, Menominee, MI
Learn more at www.AnnDallman.com
