Silver River Shadow
Early Reviews for Silver River Shadow Have Been Glowing
Sally,
Middle School Reading Curriculum Specialist US
"I absolutely loved this book. The story was incredibly captivating, and the characters were so engaging even for an adult reading it to children. This is a wonderfully written story of the effect of industrial pollution contaminating the waters of the indigenous communities and conveys hope that our young people today can have an impact on creating a better world for themselves and their community.”
L. Rigby,
Primary School Librarian, UK
"I can imagine I would have been enthralled by the journey had I read it as a child. I can alreadythink of children who will devour this in one sitting, and then nag me for another."
Shoon Keewatin,
Grassy Narrows First Nation
"A really good story … the description of Ball Lake Lodge triggered happy memories of how life was pre-mercury."
Mercury Madness
Chapter Outline:
Each chapter uses compelling photos, illustrations, original documents and narrative text, which will guide readers on a topic by topic basis through the very troubling and compelling “story” of the 54+year mercury contamination and mercury poisoning disaster on the English Wabigoon river system in Ontario, Canada.
Chapter 1: An Environmental, Public Health & Economic Disaster Rears Its Ugly Head
Chapter 2: The Basic Science of Mercury
Chapter 3: Mercury as a Poison
Chapter 4: Minamata Disaster & Minamata Disease
Chapter 5: Mercury Contamination announced in the English Wabigoon River System (May, 1970)
Chapter 7: The Complexity of a Shameful Cover-Up
Chapter 8: Skin in The Game. the Early Truth Tellers & The High Cost of Environmental Advocacy
Chapter 9: The Disastrous Price Paid by the Community Of Grassy Narrows Reserve
Chapter 10: The Price Paid by White Dog Reserve
Chapter 11: The Long Term Economic and Health Implications of Mercury Contamination on the English Wabigoon River System
Chapter 12: Lessons from Messing with Mother Nature & Call to Action
