Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Cynthia Leitich Smith

320 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens short stories hopeful informative lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride. Native families fr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 339 reviews

Moods

hopeful 69%
lighthearted 57%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
emotional 47%
reflective 43%
funny 34%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 13%
mysterious 7%
challenging 5%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

4.26

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