This graphic novel was Alyssa's jam. She is all about history, and this one is chock full of the history of The Pemmican Wars. It starts with a bison stampede, then Echo wakes up in her history class-and let's face it, highschool can often feel like you're being stampeded. This story weaves together the emotions of Echo's day to day life and the ups and downs of the Pemmican Wars as she learns about her cultural history. The books are full of references and timelines in the back.