The ruptured sky : the War of 1812 : a graphic novel

Summary: "The Ruptured Sky tells the story of First Nations involvement in the War of 1812. Without their First Nations allies, British troops and Canadian militia would not have won key battles and the U.S.–Canada border might not exist. Canada might not have become an independent nation. First Nations peoples remained conflicted about whom to support since longstanding allegiances existed with both the British and Americans. This became a divisive issue. Individuals such as Tecumseh, John Norton, Joseph Brant, and others played major roles in the war’s outcome. First Nations peoples fought with outstanding bravery, great ferocity, and remarkable skill. This book tells a little-known story of their remarkable contributions to Canadian victories in the War of 1812—and of how they were treated at the war’s end." "The narrative begins in a contemporary setting where Chris and Angie are working on a school project about the War of 1812, but they are finding it tedious, until Chris' grandfather, John Montour drops by. He suggests that Chris and Angie come for a drive with him. Along the way, he tells them stories about the War and those events begin to come to life. The trio end their road trip at The Big Wheel restaurant where they meet up with some of John's friends, who are all elders from different Nations. Each of them shares a part of the story of the War of 1812 and by the end, Chris and Angie both better understand an important part of their shared history and realize it is now their turn to carry the story forward."