{"product_id":"the-prairie-chicken-dance-tour","title":"The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour — Comic Novel of an Indigenous Dance Troupe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Prairie Chicken Dance Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e follows a retired prairie dancer thrust into leadership when an Indigenous dance troupe must improvise a European tour. What begins as a carefully planned trek becomes a series of mishaps, cultural encounters, and unexpected friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoosely inspired by a true 1970s tour, the story mixes sharp humour with affectionate character study: a man who hasn't danced in years, a young woman distracted by flirtation, an older performer with limited mobility, and an enigmatic stranger from the U.S. Together they navigate unfamiliar places and their own private histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the Leacock Medal for Humour, the novel offers warm satire, comic timing, and vivid scenes of performance and travel. Readers who enjoy ensemble stories, travel misadventures, and contemporary Indigenous voices will find much to appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitty ensemble comedy with heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural encounters and travel mishaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on a real-life touring story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025279148266,"sku":"CAD-16-Shelf-3-ST-5-23-1-5M-1.01lb","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/81S8vBbHv9L.jpg?v=1744487923","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/the-prairie-chicken-dance-tour","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}