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A review by bibliobrandie
Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park
4.0
This historical fiction book is set in 1880s and features 14-year old Hanna. She and her father have just moved to another frontier town following her mother's death three years earlier. Hanna deals with racism as they've traveled in search for a home. For me, this is the first look at frontier life with a new set of eyes where racism, immigration, Native American reservations, and invisible histories are explored.
My only complaints are that it ends pretty abruptly and doesn't dive deep enough into some of these topics, but honestly it's perfect for the age (as an adult, I just wanted more!). These topics could be explored more int he classroom/curriculum.
I loved the author's note and how Park discusses her love and passion for the Little House series and reconciling those stories to her identity and heritage
My only complaints are that it ends pretty abruptly and doesn't dive deep enough into some of these topics, but honestly it's perfect for the age (as an adult, I just wanted more!). These topics could be explored more int he classroom/curriculum.
I loved the author's note and how Park discusses her love and passion for the Little House series and reconciling those stories to her identity and heritage