This book is a collection of stories, poems, and essays by people who live in the wilderness lake and forest region of northeastern Minnesota.

The End of the Road Reader II

anthology edited by Karin Hokkanen and Anne Stewart

Raven Productions, Inc.

In northern Minnesota, a backyard bear is a common summer event - a reason to stop washing the dishes and follow along at a safe distance to watch those giant paws scoop seeds out of neighborhood bird feeders or tip over a trash can or two. The black bear of this book wandered into an alley shared by the author ad illustrator, and found its way into this book. It is joined by the author's grandson, Jordan, who is happy to learn about black bear habits, but wonders where all the blue bears are that Grandma keeps talking about. He finds them when Grandma invites him to go berry picking. Children love finding the blue bears hidden on each page, and they'll learn about black bear behavior from the story and the factual pages at the back of the book provided by the North American Bear Center.

Searching for Blue Bears

Children's Books

Dawn Davis Dewitt

Animals

Bill was a guide in his young years and after retirement. He was an engineer on the first surveys of the Minnesota-Ontario border, and he spent years living in the Canoe Country in all seasons and with all kinds of people, from CCC camp workers to weatlhy clients to Indians and loggers and trappers. Reading this book is like sitting around a campfire listening to an oldtimer. Bob Cary reminds the reader, "Do not be concerned if you have a difficult time trying to separate fact from fiction. Bill Magie never intended you should."

A Wonderful Country: The Quetico-Superior Stories of Bill Magie

History

Bill Magie

David Olesen

Americas

A young boy visits Grandpa for the day, and enjoys Grandpa's affection even when he is too noisy or energetic. A charming book reminiscent of the best of family times, it is illustrated with photos from the 1950's. Familiar scenes of the homes and yards of decades ago prompt Grandma and Grandpa to share their memories with younger family members. Hardcover with sturdy, side-sewn bindings and quality paper, this book is made to be read over and over, and then passed on to the next bunch of kids.

But That's OK With Grandpa

Nancy Rose Brekke

Literature & Fiction

Outstanding read-aloud stories for families, teachers, librarians, babysitters, camp counselors, and of course, children. Some storeis are original, some are based on traditional tales from other cultures, and some are new twists on familiar stories, but all are laced with humor and northwoods lore. A brief nature lesson is included at the end of each tale.

Loon and Moon and Other Animal Stories

Kevin Strauss

This artistically created book tells the story of a young girl growing up among wildlife researchers in the northwoods. She finds her way into womanhood through the important relationships in her life, including the old Finnish ladies who share the sauna, two wolverines escaped from their observation pens, and the northern native people with whom she spends a winter. Generously illustrated with delicate watercolors, the story is beautiful and gentle, yet it will move you to tears and make you grin.

Kristin's Wilderness: A Braided Trail

Garrett Conover

Biographies

Blank Journal - Dragonfly (Go Wild!)

Beckie Prange

This blank book has 120 blank pages of recycled paper and a lay-flat binding for easy writing and drawing. Images by artist on front and back.

Blank Journal - Iris and Bumble Bee (Go Wild!)

Consie Powell

Blank Journal - Wildflower Field (Go Wild!)

Julie Crabtree

Forty-eight prose poems that travel the distance from dark depression and youthful terror to humor, gentle compassion, and the wisdom of a man who has mellowed through his experiences.

Almost Tomorrow

Ray Nargis

Poetry

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