On the Trapline shares the story of a young boy who is on a journey with his Moshom, his grandfather, as they make their way to the trapline that Moshom used to go to with his family when he was a kid. Along the way, Moshom shares the places, memories, and people from the past with the young boy.

This is a beautiful written story about the intergenerational connections and importance of being able to pass along the stories, memories, and practices down along the family. Throughout the story, words in Swampy Cree are introduced to readers in a way that feels educational but also deeply meaningful given the words that are chosen at that moment of the story. There is also a poignant moment in the story where the boy asks Moshom about his experience going to school and Moshom "is quiet for a long time." His response afterwards is simple, straightforward, and has so much depth and meaning to it. 

If you follow my reviews, you know that I am a huge fan of David A. Robertson and Julie Flett and On the Trapline is truly a beautiful story that this creative team has brought to life in its pages.