cdb2453's review
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-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? No
3.25
I read this book as a preview of a possible 3rd grade read aloud book. I learned about the effects of the Indian relocation act, which is something I didn't know a ton about. I thought the book did a great job of making concepts like cultural appropriation and racism understandable for a middle grade audience. I will most likely read this book to my class!
theshenners's review against another edition
4.0
the ending felt a bit abrupt but I still really enjoyed this and the relationship between Regina and her chich
librarydragonfly's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mugswrites2000's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
readmoreyall's review against another edition
4.0
I feel the inclusion of the n word to be unnecessary here.
namsmommy09's review
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I had no idea that some tribes were signed out of existence. This book is about a fictional girl in one of those tribes. Based on a real girl though. You get to follow Regina as she and her family move from what was their home on a reservation in Oregon, to California to start over. Trying to live as "Indian no more." For the first time in her life, she has to face issues like racism both toward herself and her new friends.
I found this book to be an excellent read for myself and would also recommend it for my younger children. I loved that it opened my eyes to issues I didn't even know existed. This book also included an author's note after that showed her personal history and some pictures. That personal touch was just wonderful to me. Made the story feel that much more real, even though it was fictionalized.
I found this book to be an excellent read for myself and would also recommend it for my younger children. I loved that it opened my eyes to issues I didn't even know existed. This book also included an author's note after that showed her personal history and some pictures. That personal touch was just wonderful to me. Made the story feel that much more real, even though it was fictionalized.
melodierhae's review against another edition
5.0
Lovely book, very carefully written to respect and reflect. McManis weaves this loosely autobiographical snapshot of a young family grappling with identity and culture, racism, and history.
gabieowleyess's review against another edition
5.0
If you teach social studies for upper elementary or middle school in the West Coast YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK.
This is going to become a staple in my read-aloud collection. I did not know about Indian Termination Laws in America and I think that it is so important for students to learn about true history. THis is so important because it is an own voices book as well. UGH! What a gem! :)
This is going to become a staple in my read-aloud collection. I did not know about Indian Termination Laws in America and I think that it is so important for students to learn about true history. THis is so important because it is an own voices book as well. UGH! What a gem! :)
caylieratzlaff's review against another edition
4.0
Quick historical fiction (based on author’s life) - would consider this 4th/5th grade level.
book_nut's review against another edition
4.0
A good look at a part of Native history I knew very little about.