Child of Her People
"For a story to be told, it must be told properly, and to tell a story properly, it must be told with respect." Child of Her People, an orphaned white infant, is found and adopted by Woman Walks Softly, the daughter of Strong Heart Woman. In her new family, Child of Her People is taught the ways of Cree warrior women through story and example. "She learned to talk the language of children, and all the games she played were preparation for the training she would need to become one of the adults." Then Newcomer Crazies - incomprehensible beings who killed for no reason - flood onto the Good People's lands. Through changes of season, age, time in life, and circumstance - those inevitable changes and the unexpected changes forced by the Newcomers - Child Of Her People is challenged, wounded, renewed, and challenged again.Child Of Her Peopleis a story rich in captivating detail, ancient stories, and magic that imbues the strength and trust in the relationships between Cree mothers and daughters.-- For great reviews of books for girls, check outLet's Hear It for the Girls: 375 Great Books for Readers 2-14. --From500 Great Books by Women; review by Jesse Larsen