hsquared's review against another edition
3.0
The writing was a little stilted, but the historical aspect is excellent. With so few books about the Long Walk, this could be an excellent resource for classrooms, especially in New Mexico.
neonstarlight's review against another edition
3.0
I really appreciate that this book and series exists. Native American stories need to be available and told because they are silenced often. I learned a bit about the Long Walk, which I hadn't heard about before, but the writing was a little stilted and some parts of this story were a bit unbelievable.
amdame1's review against another edition
3.0
I've always heard about the Cherokee Trail of Tears, but I don't recall anything about the Navajo Long Walk in 1864...
This is the story of Danny Blackgoat during that time. He and his family are captured, beaten, and forced to leave their home. When reaching their destination, Danny is treated as a prisoner and is forced to work in the fields where he is bullied and threatened almost continually. He does become friends with a fellow prisoner as they both dream of freedom and opportunity.
Seems to be an accurate and respectful representation of the Navajo culture and spirituality.
Also written as a high interest, low level reading book. Should appeal to reluctant/struggling boy readers.
This is the story of Danny Blackgoat during that time. He and his family are captured, beaten, and forced to leave their home. When reaching their destination, Danny is treated as a prisoner and is forced to work in the fields where he is bullied and threatened almost continually. He does become friends with a fellow prisoner as they both dream of freedom and opportunity.
Seems to be an accurate and respectful representation of the Navajo culture and spirituality.
Also written as a high interest, low level reading book. Should appeal to reluctant/struggling boy readers.
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