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4.0
This is an incredibly important book that should be read by everyone who has read Island of the Blue Dolphins. California schools should add it to their curriculum for the important perspective that it gives.
Tishmal is a fourth grader who lives and goes to school on an Indian Reservation near Riverside, California. After studying Island of the Blue Dolphins in school, she starts writing letters to Karana, the main character of the book. She compares her life is a current day Native American to what was written about Karana in the book, pointing out the inaccuracies and misconceptions. Her voice as a 4th grade student feels very authentic and will appeal to readers of the same age.
The writing is somewhat choppy, perhaps because it was first written in Chamteela. The author is a white man, but has spent 30 years teaching and living on the reservation. The publisher is dedicated to promoting awareness and preserving California's many cultures.
Highly recommended to everyone who has read Island of the Blue Dolphins, grades 4 & up.
(please forgive the lack of diacritical marks)
Tishmal is a fourth grader who lives and goes to school on an Indian Reservation near Riverside, California. After studying Island of the Blue Dolphins in school, she starts writing letters to Karana, the main character of the book. She compares her life is a current day Native American to what was written about Karana in the book, pointing out the inaccuracies and misconceptions. Her voice as a 4th grade student feels very authentic and will appeal to readers of the same age.
The writing is somewhat choppy, perhaps because it was first written in Chamteela. The author is a white man, but has spent 30 years teaching and living on the reservation. The publisher is dedicated to promoting awareness and preserving California's many cultures.
Highly recommended to everyone who has read Island of the Blue Dolphins, grades 4 & up.
(please forgive the lack of diacritical marks)
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