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burningupasun's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very nice book I read for my World Lit for Children class. It follows one year in the life of a Ojibwa girl. There wasn't necessarily a typical plot structure with a beginning, middle, and end... it was really more events in her life, and showing how she grew up and started to realize who she was. It was very well done though, and I enjoyed the detailed glimpse into Ojibwe life. Also, my Professor said that this book takes place around the same time as the Little House on the Prairie books, which makes it an interesting contrast to that series!
ohemgeebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alreadyemily's review against another edition
5.0
CW: plague, illness, starvation, death, child loss
I really enjoyed this. An excellent alternative to Little House on the Prairie. Beautiful.
I really enjoyed this. An excellent alternative to Little House on the Prairie. Beautiful.
vedaolivia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
5.0
Omkayas tucked her hands behind her head, lay back, closed her eyes, and smiled as the song of the white-throated sparrow sank again and again through the air like a shining needle, and sewed up her broken heart.
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oh my gooood. not only did this book teach me so much about Anishinaabe life and spirituality, it’s such a beautiful exploration of adolescence and how young people deal with grief. why don’t we read this in school??? so blown away!
oh my gooood. not only did this book teach me so much about Anishinaabe life and spirituality, it’s such a beautiful exploration of adolescence and how young people deal with grief. why don’t we read this in school??? so blown away!
thebibutterfly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
gertrudy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bookswithcesco's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t read 9-12 books often, but when I do they are either great or overly juvenile that I can’t enjoy them. That wasn’t the case for this one. I happened to enjoy the story for its representation of indigenous culture and how beautifully it was told. I was shocked at how dark it managed to get whilst maintaining a kid friendly theme in many ways.
The exploration of spirituality and nature was beautiful as well.
Andeg really ate. I never expected a bird to pop off as much as he did.
The exploration of spirituality and nature was beautiful as well.
Andeg really ate. I never expected a bird to pop off as much as he did.
paroof's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book and wish it had been around when I was a girl.