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eggjen's review
4.0
This was a great look at the lives of native Americans in the 15th century. Lots of lessons to be learned and culture to learn about. An easy read, too.
laureninthebuf's review
3.0
Learned a great deal about the Five Nations of the Iroquois- helpful since I didn’t grow up in WNY.
mamagames's review
4.0
Re-read to preview for J's 8th grade history. I remember C really liking this one, especially the lacrosse parts, and I hope J will enjoy it as well.
filesm's review against another edition
5.0
Made me realize I’ve really never heard or read an indigenous story that doesn’t in some way tie back to colonialism outside of legend
Really cool- I’m gonna read more Bruchac asap :-)
Really cool- I’m gonna read more Bruchac asap :-)
madcat29's review
adventurous
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jlworley's review
4.0
My kids (middle grades) and I enjoyed this story, historical fiction about a Native American boy in about the 1400's. We read as part of the Build Your Library Level 5 American History homeschool curriculum and enjoyed connecting what we were reading in our nonfiction books with the fictional story here.
apstatler's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
compass_rose's review
3.0
I liked the descriptions of the customs and cultural landscape of the Mohawk and other Iroquois nations. I so appreciate a historical novel that takes place before 1492. That's what I was looking for right now. I wish it focused more evenly on the sister and brother, rather than just the brother. I felt her story got started, but wasn't given enough closure in the end.