Marshall III, Joseph In the Footsteps of Crazy
Horse, 165pgs. Amulet Books, 2015. $16.95. Language: G; Mature
Content: PG; Violence: PG (description of battle).
Jimmy McLean is
relieved school is out for the summer. Being a light eyed, light brown
haired kid who was three parts Sioux, one part Scottish on a Sioux reservation
made daily life at school unbearable. To help Jimmy discover more about
himself and his family heritage, his grandfather takes him on a trip tracing
the life events of Crazy Horse. Each stop on the road trip brings
knowledge, understanding and insight into the lives of the Lakota people during
the life of Crazy Horse.
Engaging story, good for class read aloud, or for
small groups working with historical fiction. The glossary in the back of the
book is particularly helpful as it gives cultural background as well as
definitions. A gentle story about discovering yourself in your ancestors
and heritage.
EL, MS- ADVISABLE. J. Hafen
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