A review by rhiannoncs
Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac
4.0
Based on a traditional Abenaki story, reframed in a contemporary context. Molly's parents have disappeared, and she has been sent to live with a creepy old uncle she's never heard of before. She starts having dreams that warn her about her supposed uncle.
This was really enjoyable, the blending of a traditional story and the presence of Molly's cultural heritage (she is Mohawk) with a very contemporary, urban story. I also liked that we were presented with both unhelpful adults (the social workers) and helpful adults (Molly's teacher and her father). I get tired of reading stories where are adults are completely inept and never listen to what kids say (grounded though that may be in some truth).
This was really enjoyable, the blending of a traditional story and the presence of Molly's cultural heritage (she is Mohawk) with a very contemporary, urban story. I also liked that we were presented with both unhelpful adults (the social workers) and helpful adults (Molly's teacher and her father). I get tired of reading stories where are adults are completely inept and never listen to what kids say (grounded though that may be in some truth).