Meʼma and the Great Mountain facts for kids
Me'ma and the Great Mountain
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| Author | Lorin Morgan-Richards |
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| Illustrator | Lorin Morgan-Richards |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | A Raven Above Press |
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2012 1st Ed. special hardcover 2016 paperback |
| Pages | 170 |
| ISBN | 0985044799 |
| Followed by | The Goodbye Family and the Great Mountain |
Meʼma and the Great Mountain is an exciting adventure novel for young readers by Lorin Morgan-Richards. It tells the story of Meʼma, a brave Indigenous girl. She lives in a village called Sunken Creek. When a powerful villain, Baron Von Nickle, attacks her home, Meʼma must escape. She flees with only her special dolls, Xetacu and Tchesue.
Meʼma's journey begins as she discovers her amazing ability to talk with the spirit world. Along the way, she meets strange characters and reunites with her wolf, Bright Eye. Unusual animals also guide her. They help her overcome her fears and fight the Baron. The book includes a special introduction by Corine Fairbanks. She is an Oglala Lakota educator. She writes about how Indigenous people around the world have been affected by big changes, like new industries. This is a common idea in Richards' books.
Meʼma and the Great Mountain is the first book in the Great Mountain series. It introduces many characters and places. These include the mysterious The Goodbye Family.
Exploring the Story: Chapters
- Foreword
- The Darkening Sky
- Meʼma Finds Comfort in her Dolls
- The Lanky Mink
- Meeting the Drifter
- How Meʼma Learns of the Serpent
- A Messy Encounter
- The Arched Forest
- The Fort’s Unusual Inhabitants
- The Crow’s Big Break
- Reacquainting with an Old Friend
- Nicklesworth
- Meʼma Feels Betrayed
- The Baron Does an Evil Thing
- Fighting the Serpent
- The Crow’s Promise
- A New Beginning
Who Are the Characters?
Meʼma: The Brave Hero
Meʼma is a young girl. She lives with her grandfather and her wolf, Bright Eye. Her home is Sunken Creek, a dry area near the Great Mountain. Her adventure starts when Baron Von Nickle's army attacks her village. She escapes to find freedom. Meʼma uses the old traditions her grandfather taught her to survive.
Grandfather: The Wise Teacher
Grandfather teaches Meʼma how to use her special gift. He shows her how to use it for good.
Hollis Sorrow: The Floating Farmer
Hollis Sorrow was a farmer. He was found floating in a casket down the river. Meʼma finds him awake. Hollis was involved in a past war, but not as a fighter. His old friends are John Gravely and Wilks Barrow. They were in prison together. But he finds new hope with Meʼma and Madeline Sage. The author, Lorin Morgan-Richards, based Hollis on a personal experience. He said he had neck issues since he was a child. Hollis Sorrow in the book carries a rope around his neck. He also has trouble keeping his head up.
Madeline Sage: The Circus Performer
Madeline Sage was once a circus performer. She had an accident during a magic trick. She crashes into Meʼma during a wild chase. She becomes friends with Hollis Sorrow and Meʼma. Her loyalty is tested, but she proves herself later.
John Gravely: The Poet Soldier
John Gravely is a poet. He was forced to fight in a war. He was put in prison with Hollis Sorrow and Wilks Barrow.
Wilks Barrow: The Art-Loving Lieutenant
Wilks Barrow is a lieutenant. He was imprisoned with Hollis Sorrow and John Gravely. He cared more about art than war.
Baron Von Nickle: The Main Villain
Baron Von Nickle is a powerful railroad owner. He took over the land of Indigenous people east of the Great Mountain. He supported war in the past. He is the main bad guy in Meʼma’s journey.
Frank Thorne: The Ruthless Outlaw
Frank Thorne is a cruel outlaw. He led the army west. He took land and captured villagers. He forced them to work in the Baron’s mines.
