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Eric Gansworth

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I wouldn't Say anticipation, No. This is a character-driven story. It is however, very well-written and poignant. I recommend this book highly, but ifI wouldn't Say anticipation, No. This is a character-driven story. It is however, very well-written and poignant. I recommend this book highly, but if you are looking for action, look elsewhere. The "coolness" of this book comes from the lead character's internal struggles and self-discovery. Karen Henley...more (less)

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I wouldn't Say anticipation, No. This is a character-driven story. It is however, very well-written and poignant. I recommend this book highly, but ifI wouldn't Say anticipation, No. This is a character-driven story. It is however, very well-written and poignant. I recommend this book highly, but if you are looking for action, look elsewhere.

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by Lisa Charleyboy & Mary Beth Leatherdale

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Notyourprincess book. Read 487 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Whether looking back to a troubled past or welcoming a hopeful fu...

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Tim Tingle

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It's always interesting to read a book set in your home state, about places you know, places you go, and in some cases, even people you've heard of. My mother's father was a Choctaw Indian, and her entire family grew up in the Wilburton and Spiro area, so this book takes place in my family's backyard almost.

It's a well written, attention grabbing narrative, with a great story line and terrific characters, with a good mystery thrown into the mix just for fun.

I loved every single minute of it.

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It's always interesting to read a book set in your home state, about places you know, places you go, and in some cases, even people you've heard of. My mother's father was a Choctaw Indian, and her entire family grew up in the Wilburton and Spiro area, so this book takes place in my family's backyard almost.

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by Joy Harjo

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The Woman Who Fell from the Sky book. Read 50 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Joy Harjo, one of this country's foremost Native Am...

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by Tasha Spillett

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i really wish this would've been longer :(
i would've easily read 200pgs of this story. it moved a bit too fast for me and i wish there'd been more development and time to get to know the characters, but overall, it's very impactful and worth the read, shining a light on such a prominent issue that is often pushed to the side: the killings and disapperances of indigenous women and two-spirited people in canada. plus, the art was v pretty and really suited the story, there was something really cal...more

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Surviving the City (Surviving the City, #1)

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i really wish this would've been longer :(i would've easily read 200pgs of this story. it moved a bit too fast for me and i wish there'd been more development and time to get to know the characters, but overall, it's very impactful and worth the read, shining a light on such a prominent issue that is often pushed to the side: the killings and disapperances of indigenous women and two-spirited people in canada.

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by Linda Lay Shuler

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Kwani is a southwest-American girl whose father was blond with blue eyes, probably a Viking, and she has blue eyes. The story is entirely realistic about the bargains women had to make with men to get food and shelter.

When Kwani travels to a cliff dwelling town she sees how corn is grown to feed large numbers of people, the women doing the work of growing and grinding the corn, making pottery and baskets, while men hunt for a deer to add to the pot.

Kokopelli is a travelling musician whose flut...more

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Kwani is a southwest-American girl whose father was blond with blue eyes, probably a Viking, and she has blue eyes. The story is entirely realistic about the bargains women had to make with men to get food and shelter.

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by Louise Erdrich

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Thank you a million times over to the Children's Books group because I'd tried to read this book some time back, got about ¼ or so the way through it, and put it down because I didn't enjoy the writing style. Because it's one of the books chosen as a group read for this book, and because I know a couple of people who love this book, I decided to again try to read it. I'm so grateful that I took this new opportunity.

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Lisa (not getting friends updates) Vegan

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The Birchbark House (Birchbark House, #1)

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Thank you a million times over to the Children's Books group because I'd tried to read this book some time back, got about ¼ or so the way through it, and put it down because I didn't enjoy the writing style.

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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by Sherman Alexie

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I suppose it depends on the maturity of the child, but I think I would wait until they are 13 or 14. It's a great and inspiring story, definitely wortI suppose it depends on the maturity of the child, but I think I would wait until they are 13 or 14. It's a great and inspiring story, definitely worth reading. But it's also squarely in the PG-13 range, due to language, mild sexual content, and other grown-up themes (family alcohol use). ...more

I wouldn't say it's "ruining the minds" of any kids, especially not a child who has a better understanding of grammar than the person who made that comment.

It's about a young man living between two worlds, and taking the higher road, even when it isn't easy. It's not "reading a messed up kid's thoughts". It's reading about somebody who uses their gifts to choose a better path than the life he was born into. Too bad that message isn't "clean" enough for some.

Anyway, I am a 32-year-old college educated woman and a former high school teacher, and I definitely saw both the merit and amusement in it.

In a couple of years, I hope that your 11-year-old will, too!(less)

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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I suppose it depends on the maturity of the child, but I think I would wait until they are 13 or 14. It's a great and inspiring story, definitely wortI suppose it depends on the maturity of the child, but I think I would wait until they are 13 or 14.

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by Tim Tingle

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No Name book. Read 8 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Inspired by the traditional Choctaw story -No Name, - this modern adaptation...

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by Sharon Creech

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This is not any sort of action or suspense book- if that is what you are looking for- but, this book is about one girl's journey, if you will, throughThis is not any sort of action or suspense book- if that is what you are looking for- but, this book is about one girl's journey, if you will, through facing all of her fears and learning to cope with a new home, death, and life itself. This book is beautiful and I highly recommend it for anyone. :) ...more (less)

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This is not any sort of action or suspense book- if that is what you are looking for- but, this book is about one girl's journey, if you will, throughThis is not any sort of action or suspense book- if that is what you are looking for- but, this book is about one girl's journey, if you will, through facing all of her fears and learning to cope with a new home, death, and life itself.

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by Cherie Dimaline

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Good thing there are so many different styles of books. I, for one, loved this book and thought it was a futuristic metaphor for how we've treated NatGood thing there are so many different styles of books. I, for one, loved this book and thought it was a futuristic metaphor for how we've treated Native tribes. We steal from them and push them aside. ...more (less)

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Good thing there are so many different styles of books. I, for one, loved this book and thought it was a futuristic metaphor for how we've treated NatGood thing there are so many different styles of books. I, for one, loved this book and thought it was a futuristic metaphor for how we've treated Native tribes.

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by Sherman Alexie

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Flight book. Read 2,214 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Sherman Alexie is one of our most gifted and accomplished storytellers an...

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by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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I teach 5th and 6th grade language arts and have a fourth grade son. I have the book in my classroom, and I'd also be totally comfortable with my son I teach 5th and 6th grade language arts and have a fourth grade son. I have the book in my classroom, and I'd also be totally comfortable with my son reading it (though I think it will appeal much more to girls), and I love the fact that a story exists with an older narrator where there ISN'T any swearing/sex. Ms. Stephens...more (less)

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I teach 5th and 6th grade language arts and have a fourth grade son. I have the book in my classroom, and I'd also be totally comfortable with my son I teach 5th and 6th grade language arts and have a fourth grade son.

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by Eric Gansworth

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Carson Mastick is entering his senior year of high school and desperate to make his mark, on the reservation and off. A rock band -- and ...

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by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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I couldn't get into this... Maybe it was the writing, maybe the characters or even both.. I can't really place it. I appreciated the effort though, and it had a promising concept. This just didn't live up to my expectations; it wasn't really for me unfortunately. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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I couldn't get into this... Maybe it was the writing, maybe the characters or even both.. I can't really place it. I appreciated the effort though, and it had a promising concept. This just didn't live up to my expectations; it wasn't really for me unfortunately. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Angeline Boulley

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Book Reviewed on www.whisperingstories.com

Daunis Fontaine is a bi-racial, American eighteen-year-old, with a white mother and an Ojibwe father (deceased). She feels because of her mixed heritage that she doesn't fit in with her white peers, nor the Sugar Island Ojibwe Tribe. She does love her tribal heritage and follows their customs and religion as an unenrolled tribal member.

Illegal drugs and drug-related deaths are rife throughout the indigenous community, so much so that the FBI is looking i...more

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Nenia ✨ I yeet my books back and forth ✨ Campbell

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Book Reviewed on www.whisperingstories.com Daunis Fontaine is a bi-racial, American eighteen-year-old, with a white mother and an Ojibwe father (deceased). She feels because of her mixed heritage that she doesn't fit in with her white peers, nor the Sugar Island Ojibwe Tribe.

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by Christine Day

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4 stars

This was the perfect book to start out the year with! I love reading middle grade about complex family relationships and this one definitely didn't disappoint. I CAN MAKE THIS PROMISE follows a Native girl who uncovers truths about her family and her identity throughout the novel. I really loved the mystery aspect involved in this story! I thought the way it came into play and was eventually resolved was really well-done! I also really loved following the development of the relationship b...more

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4 stars This was the perfect book to start out the year with! I love reading middle grade about complex family relationships and this one definitely didn't disappoint. I CAN MAKE THIS PROMISE follows a Native girl who uncovers truths about her family and her identity throughout the novel.