7 Générations – Volume 1 is the French edition of the graphic novels Stone (volume 1) and Scars (volume 2) by David Alexander Robertson and Scott Henderson. This 70-page black & white graphic novel contains the French translation of English edition of 7 Generations volume one: Stone, volume 2: Scars.  This graphic novel follows one Plains Cree family from the early 19th century to the present day and tells a story of redemption as residential school survivor James and his son, Edwin reconcile their past and begin a new journey.  Edwin is facing an uncertain future. Only by learning about his family’s past, as warriors, survivors of a smallpox epidemic, and casualties of a residential school, will he be able to face the present and embrace the future. This French edition begins with volume one set in contemporary Winnipeg. The book opens with a mother coming to the bedside of her hospitalized son Edwin. This Plains Cree teen is having difficulties with life and has attempted suicide. His mother begins a healing journey with her son by explaining to him his ancestors' stories beginning with a 19th century Plains Cree man. This French edition also includes volume 2 when main character Edwin hears a story about the time of the last great smallpox epidemic that ravaged the Plains Cree. In this story Edwin's mother talks about the death of the entire family as a young Cree boy perseveres and goes to locate a new home. Through the character's courage, Edwin finds his own courage to deal with his despair. The graphic novel is compelling and there is more than a glimmer of hope as this story ends.The series is highly recommended. Contains mature themes that may be disturbing to some readers. The English Teacher's Guide is available at  Check out the English YouTube book trailer at