The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl by Ann Turner

The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl

Dear America #16

Ann Turner

208 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The narrator describes her experiences as her Navajo tribe is forced to relocate by the U.S. Army in 1864 New Mexico.

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Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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