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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
I read this by BooksandLaLa’s recommendation for the Reading Rush challenge to read a book with a nonhuman main character.
I read this book in one sitting (which isn’t hard to do because it’s so small) and I’m glad I read it.
I read this book in one sitting (which isn’t hard to do because it’s so small) and I’m glad I read it.
a book that follows the life of a real boy, Chanie "Charlie" Wenjack from both his point of view and of spirits of the forest as they spectate his escapade from a residential school meant to condition Indian children into conforming to white colonialism. an imagined fictional representation of his journey that is based in the reality of many Canadian Indian children of the past, we are shown a short, yet poignant vision of this time period.
i liked this story because of its inevitability. the spirits know what will happen but they are not his saviors. they shapeshift their way along his journey.
according to wikipedia, this is what the spirits are. "Manitou (/ˈmænɪtuː/) is the spiritual and fundamental life force in the theologies of Algonquian peoples. It is omnipresent and manifests everywhere: organisms, the environment, events, etc."
eventually,Chanie becomes one of them in the end, showing us how his life comes full circle. they live, they die, and they are everpresent.
the book was rated 3.25 because i felt like it lacked depth. i enjoyed it but did not find it long enough to fully immerse myself into the text. still, i find that it's an interesting read and a starting point to becoming more aware of this important part of history.
i liked this story because of its inevitability. the spirits know what will happen but they are not his saviors. they shapeshift their way along his journey.
according to wikipedia, this is what the spirits are. "Manitou (/ˈmænɪtuː/) is the spiritual and fundamental life force in the theologies of Algonquian peoples. It is omnipresent and manifests everywhere: organisms, the environment, events, etc."
eventually,
the book was rated 3.25 because i felt like it lacked depth. i enjoyed it but did not find it long enough to fully immerse myself into the text. still, i find that it's an interesting read and a starting point to becoming more aware of this important part of history.
Heartbreaking and beautiful and so important.
The story of Chanie Wenjack escaping from residential schools told from the perspective of different animals.
Just read this book. It is super short and everyone needs to read it!
The story of Chanie Wenjack escaping from residential schools told from the perspective of different animals.
Just read this book. It is super short and everyone needs to read it!
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
I know that there was quite a bit of controversy recently surrounding the author, but do not let that distract you from this book - it is a must read. This is not a story about the author, but about a little boy and his tragic escape from a residential school. It is beautifully written through multiple perspectives and it was so well written. It is a short story, but a sad story.
In my opinion, everyone should read this book and educate themselves on what happened in Canada's past to help us realize that reconciliation is really necessary and knowledge and acknowledgment are the first steps!
In my opinion, everyone should read this book and educate themselves on what happened in Canada's past to help us realize that reconciliation is really necessary and knowledge and acknowledgment are the first steps!
Such a lovely lovely book. Each chapters from the point of view of different spirit animals as well was so unique.
For such a short book it packs a punch. The fact this was based on a true story hurts my heart.
Quick read (took me about an hour) but I cried during. Very well written. Makes you feel!