Johnny Aitken
Johnny Aitken
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Jess Willows
Jess Willows
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Two Tricksters Find Friendship
Two Tricksters Find Friendship
The first novel in the Two Tricksters series!
The first novel in the Two Tricksters series!
"Jessie can see Johnny walking into town from the reserve. She knows his focused walk and that he is always on time. She is waiting in front of her house and smiles as he runs to meet her."
After a young girl moves to a small island community, she and a local Indigenous boy form a strong friendship over the summer. When they begin the fourth grade together, the two find adventure when navigating the challenges and prejudices of their lives.
"From the first paragraph, I was hooked. This is a beautiful story about friendship, family and community. The characters take us on adventures of discovering the connection to land, animals and history. Their friendship helps us understand how we care for each other on this journey of truth and reconciliation. My new favorite book!”
—Monique Gray Smith, award-winning author of My Heart Fills With Happiness
—Monique Gray Smith, award-winning author of My Heart Fills With Happiness
“Set in the peace of a rural coastal community, this thoughtful and inspiring book creates space not just for playful adventure but reflection, curiosity and learning. Young Jessie and Johnny demonstrate the power of true friendship to bridge cultural difference, and their story shows us that wisdom comes from many kinds of teachers—the land, trickster Raven, Elders and, importantly, one another. Well-paced and charmingly illustrated, this book draws you into a beautiful world among trees and berry bushes, at the beach and the Bighouse, and it teaches that approaching each other with openness, support and respect allows for the discovery of many gifts.”
— Amy Reiswig, reviewer, writer, editor
— Amy Reiswig, reviewer, writer, editor
In the Media
In the Media
Island Parent: Back to School 2025
Island Parent: Back to School 2025
Johnny and Jess were interviewed by Robb Magley ahead of their visit to Salt Spring for an author reading and presentation at the Salt Spring Island Library on August 1st, 2025.
BOOK AWARDS FOR BC AUTHORS CONTEST.pdfTwo Tricksters Find Friendship was short listed for the Book Awards for BC Authors Contest by the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors.
Two Tricksters Find Friendship was included in the FOLD KIDS 2025 Summer Reading List
Original website illustrations by AJ Kutchaw
Original website illustrations by AJ Kutchaw
AJ is a very talented inter-disciplinary artist who surrounds herself with nature, both in her environment and her work.
AJ was instrumental in the early stages of the book "Two Tricksters Find Friendship" as she contributed her expertise and talent to help the world building of this story.
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