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heatherdmoore 's review for:
Julie of the Wolves
by Jean Craighead George
Firstly, Julie (Miyax) is awesome. She overcomes much and knows herself in the end. However, parents be warned that she is raped. It’s handled in a gentle way (the writing, that is) and designed for middle grade, but requires discussion. My 11 year old read this for a co-op class and I wouldn’t have known about it had another mom not given me a heads up. Naturally, I read it too so we could talk about it. I’ll admit, this story is bleak, and for that reason, my daughter wasn’t a fan. But as an adult, I can appreciate Julie’s ability to stand on her own two feet. If your kiddos have the same aversion to the grim, I’d recommend Island of the Blue Dolphins as a good alternative.