Language: PG (9 swears, 0 F); Mature Content: PG (alcoholism, grief); Violence: PG-13 (self harm, attempted suicide)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Damon Quinn has graduated from high school. He and his friend, Journey, have grown closer and are going with Damon's mom to Kehewin Cree Nation to attend a Seat Ceremony and Powwow and reconnect with family. Damion also wants to find his birth father. He also begins to have visions of his history and the history of his mother that she has kept hidden.
This is a great representation of Cree culture, and I like how Damian is discovering his cultural history through his vision quest. The author, who is Cree, feels it is important to show our connection to our ancestors. Authentic and raw, the writing is ultimately filled with healing. My only complaint is that it is too short. The characters are Cree.
Michelle in the Middle
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