Pemmican Wars is the first volume in the A Girl Called Echo graphic novel series. It follows Echo Desjardins, a Métis teenager in contemporary Winnipeg who begins slipping back in time to the Red River and the early nineteenth‑century conflicts over pemmican, trade, and land. Vermette and illustrator Scott B. Henderson keep the dialogue sparse, letting Echo’s silence, the landscapes, and the historical scenes carry much of the weight.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it’s an accessible, visually engaging entry point into Métis history for teens and adults alike. Pemmican Wars is a strong pick for classrooms, comics readers, and anyone interested in Indigenous stories told through graphic narrative.

DETAILS
• Author: Katherena Vermette
• Publisher: HighWater Press
• Publication Date: March 1, 2018
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781553796787
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