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ginameix's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book offers a good snippet into a larger conversation about borders, citizenship, and native nations. Good for middle grade readers, this book offers a bite size story that will be comprehensible to middle grade readers without much outside context. It would be a good choice for a book club as there are many topics that can be expanded upon with other sources and conversations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Colonisation
avisreadsandreads's review
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Colonisation
mattyb's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
Moderate: Xenophobia and Deportation
bexi's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation and Racism
daycia's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
paperbackparker's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wow, what an illuminating read. As a white Canadian, I’ve admittedly never given much thought to how Indigenous people may identify as citizens of this country. I’m so glad I read this, and am aware of such a perspective. The unlearning of our engrained colonialism and white supremacy never stops.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Not only was the art beautiful in this, but I appreciated the storytelling and the perspective. It was a quick read, but definitely an impactful one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Colonisation
seawarrior's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is a powerful story about a Blackfoot mother's refusal to be defined by any national identity other than the one she feels pride in. I felt the choice to narrate this book through her young son's eyes was a wise one that added to the emotion and unjust absurdity of the circumstances leading to their limbo between countries. He is too young to fully understand the significance of what he's experiencing, or the bravery in his mother's stubborn assertion of her citizenship. His focus often rests on other parts of the experience. I do feel that the story is written in a way where young readers will pick up on its themes of arbitrary division and the power of family and heritage however. The art was also very well done, it added intensity in the story through subtle expressions, landscapes and excellent pacing. I highly recommend this book to other readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation and Racism
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