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This was an interesting book. I just wish that we got some of the mother’s story from her perspective. The story is told in first person from the boy’s perspective, but I want to hear what the mother is thinking and her thought process as the events unfold, too. Otherwise, a quiet, thought-provoking book.

jenaugustin17's review against another edition

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3.0

A quick but meaningful read.

emmiisobel's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative reflective

4.75

kaloughl's review against another edition

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4.0

This is a really important story. The Blackfoot people span international borders- residing in both the US and Canada. A mother and son are traveling from their reserve in Canada to see their daughter/sister in Salt Lake City. They literally get stuck between borders because when asked what their citizenship the mother responds "Blackfoot". While this statement is 100% true, the knit-picky legalities of both countries required the answer to be either "Canadian" or "American" but since the "Blackfoot" people are both and neither, it makes it a hard question to answer. Neither border lets them pass either into America or back to Canada and they spend a few nights living in limbo out of their car. This graphic novel is more of a novella in length and subject but it is also so important because it's a beautiful little vignette that can help teach important lessons and open people's minds to the experience of some Native peoples.

theherstorian's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

wisecraic's review against another edition

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hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

mdpbernal's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

3.25

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