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

A collection of intersecting stories set at a powwow that bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.In a high school gym full of color and song, Native families from Nations within the borders of the U.S. and C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews

Moods

hopeful 67%
lighthearted 59%
inspiring 49%
informative 48%
emotional 45%
reflective 44%
funny 33%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 12%
mysterious 7%
challenging 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 23%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

4.27

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