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102 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735233386
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: 18 October 2016
Description
An Ojibwe boy runs away from a North Ontario Indian School, not realizing just how far away home is. Along the way he's followed by Manitous, spirits of the forest who comment on his plight, cajoling, taunting, and ultimately offering him a type o...
Community Reviews Summary of 922 reviews
Moods
emotional 76%
dark 54%
reflective 48%
challenging 30%
tense 23%
informative 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 10% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, RacismModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, TortureMinor
Emotional abuse, Physical abuse
102 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735233386
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Publication date: 18 October 2016
Description
An Ojibwe boy runs away from a North Ontario Indian School, not realizing just how far away home is. Along the way he's followed by Manitous, spirits of the forest who comment on his plight, cajoling, taunting, and ultimately offering him a type o...
Community Reviews Summary of 922 reviews
Moods
emotional 76%
dark 54%
reflective 48%
challenging 30%
tense 23%
informative 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 10% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Child abuse, RacismModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, TortureMinor
Emotional abuse, Physical abuse