2021 | 80 pages | 1 Hour Audio | Grades K-3
This is a book for the beginning chapter book reader. The main character is a first-grade Ojibwe girl and the stories are about her school and family life. It has a humorous slant. Think Junie B. Jones to get an idea of the style of this story. There are also a few pictures to support the book which is always nice for the younger reader. Best of all, this is the beginning of a new series.
Teachers in Minnesota could introduce this book to their kids as a window or a mirror into the life of so many Native American kids in our state. This would be a great read-aloud in November during Native American Heritage Month. Dawn Quigley is also from Minnesota and she is Ojibwe.
I enjoyed listening to this book. I didn't have to struggle with pronouncing the words of the Native American language! There is a glossary at the back of the print book to help with this.
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