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Crow Winter
by Karen McBride
I moved to Canada only a couple years ago and since then, I have learned a lot about the First Nations culture. Crow Winter taught me so much more and I am honored that I got the chance to read this book about First Nations traditions and loyalty to the community! Hazel has returned to her home at Spirit Bear Point First Nation after the death of her father. This is her time to recuperate and restart life after this tragic loss. Little does she know that there is a bigger purpose for her return. She meets Nanabush, a Demi-god that walks on Earth as crow. He has been sent to help her, except neither know clearly what he is helping with. What starts out an a unwanted relationship turns into a strong friendship, one with teaches both Hazel and Nanabush about themselves, about the strength that the possess, and the length to which they would go to save their community.
Told in alternating narratives by Hazel and Nanabush, this is an amazing story of loss, preservation, of growing and being open to new things, because even the strangest and un-realest of things have something to teach us. I enjoyed reading Crow Winter and am grateful for getting a glimpse into the First Nations community through the members of the Spirit Bear Point First Nation. Learning about the Seven Grandfathers, their teachings, and being part of a sweat lodge were other highlights for me.
If you are looking to let you imagination fly, and the world be challenged, to debate the presence of Demi-gods, and rethink what fantasy might look like when rooted in belief, customs, and folklore, Crow Winter will no doubt, offer more than you can hope for. I am thankful to Harper Collins CA for providing me with an advanced reader copy - I will cherish this forever!
Told in alternating narratives by Hazel and Nanabush, this is an amazing story of loss, preservation, of growing and being open to new things, because even the strangest and un-realest of things have something to teach us. I enjoyed reading Crow Winter and am grateful for getting a glimpse into the First Nations community through the members of the Spirit Bear Point First Nation. Learning about the Seven Grandfathers, their teachings, and being part of a sweat lodge were other highlights for me.
If you are looking to let you imagination fly, and the world be challenged, to debate the presence of Demi-gods, and rethink what fantasy might look like when rooted in belief, customs, and folklore, Crow Winter will no doubt, offer more than you can hope for. I am thankful to Harper Collins CA for providing me with an advanced reader copy - I will cherish this forever!