careinthelibrary's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Animal death, Fatphobia, Colonisation, and Violence
environmental racismeire2011's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
I enjoyed this adventure from beginning to end. My heart ached for Pond who was in a lot of pain though I did love his friendship with Nathan and they each made such an impact on each other.
Nathan really developed in character throughout this book and it shows just what a change these adventures did to him as well as opening his eyes to things that not everyone can see.
I highly recommend this book which was full of adventure, Navajo beings, The Navajo Language, and the bonds of family whether blood or not.
Trigger warnings: death, animal in pain, family member in pain due to PTSD, drought, other potential triggers
Nathan really developed in character throughout this book and it shows just what a change these adventures did to him as well as opening his eyes to things that not everyone can see.
I highly recommend this book which was full of adventure, Navajo beings, The Navajo Language, and the bonds of family whether blood or not.
Trigger warnings: death, animal in pain, family member in pain due to PTSD, drought, other potential triggers
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, and Cultural appropriation
bbtea's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Spoiler-Free Review!
This book…it felt like it healed something within me. A perfect children’s book in my opinion, one that teaches themes that are important to learn when young, and ones that you can still take on as an adult. A beautiful experience that is a privilege to be able to read, this book is infused with Navajo teachings and mythology that should be respected and preserved. I highly recommend it to anyone of any age.
This book…it felt like it healed something within me. A perfect children’s book in my opinion, one that teaches themes that are important to learn when young, and ones that you can still take on as an adult. A beautiful experience that is a privilege to be able to read, this book is infused with Navajo teachings and mythology that should be respected and preserved. I highly recommend it to anyone of any age.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Colonisation, Racism, and Death
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