Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

Cynthia Leitich Smith

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction childrens short stories hopeful informative lighthearted medium-paced
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A collection of intersecting stories set at a powwow that bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.In a high school gym full of color and song, Native families from Nations within the borders of the U.S. and C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews

Moods

hopeful 64%
lighthearted 57%
inspiring 50%
informative 46%
emotional 45%
reflective 44%
funny 33%
adventurous 19%
relaxing 15%
mysterious 5%
challenging 3%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 26%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 16% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

4.23

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