Language: G (0 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: G; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
12yo Wesley and her single mom have moved in with her grandfather, her aunt and uncle and their baby. While she doesn’t have a lot of friends, she does have Hanan and she also has a good friend/crush in Ryan, who is part of the Gaming Group with her. Today Wesley is excited. Even though she doesn’t belong to her mother’s tribe (doesn’t meet the blood line requirements), she has written a poem about Indigenous People’s for the school newspaper. Her day doesn’t really go to plan, though. A mix of good and bad - new friend possibilities and missed chances - not what she planned, but maybe as it should be.
Christine takes a single day in Wesley’s life and manages to infuse the drama that can go on in a young life. Since I work with middle school, I still remember some of those days - especially the feelings evoked those kinds of days. Day also manages to breathe life into Indigenous culture that is distinct, but without turning it into an issues book - love that!
Cindy Mitchell, Library Teacher, MLS
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