Book Descriptions
for The Moose of Ewenki by Gerelchimeg Blackcrane and Jiu'er
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Deep in the mountains of Inner Mongolia, an elder named Gree Shek hunts a mother moose by mistake—and her young calf is left behind. To the hunter's surprise, the little calf follows him back to his campsite, and makes himself at home. Gree Shek names the little calf Xiao Han (“Little Moose”) and the two go on many adventures together. But as his little companion grows bigger, Gree Shek realizes that he can't stay in the human world forever.
Award-winning, beloved author lives in Inner Mongolia, China, on the Hulunbuir Grasslands.
China. Originally published in Mongolian/ Chinese as Ewenke de tuo lu by in 2018. English translation by Helen Mixter published in the United States by Greystone Kids/Greystone Books in 2019.
© USBBY, 2022. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
Discover 55 of the most beautiful hikes near Vancouver, each with an exciting destination to reward your efforts.
Planning your next hiking journey in beautiful British Columbia? This new book from the bestselling author of 105 Hikes will show you how to reach the most breathtaking hiking destinations in the province.
- 55 new day trips: celebrate nature big and small with astonishing hikes you can do in one day.
- Large geographical area: the book covers Duffey Lake and the Stein Valley in the north, Washington’s Cascade Mountains in the south, Nanaimo and the Gulf Islands in the west, and Manning Park and the Coquihalla in the east.
- Diverse destinations: including astonishing views, swimming holes, beautiful rivers and lakes, and even a 600-year-old tree.
- History and ecology: the author acknowledges the Indigenous territory each trail crosses, and points out nearby museums, wetlands, temples, and memorials.
- Giving back: A portion of the author’s royalties will go to the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning to support trail building and maintenance.
- A photograph of every hike
- Topographic maps
- Difficulty ratings
- At-a-glance summaries of special features
- Recommendations for kids and families, and shoulder season.
Publisher description retrieved from Google Books.