Genre: Historical Fiction
Subject: Story of a young Ojibwe girl and her family during the mid-1800s
This is a very interesting look into the life of an Ojibwe family trying to peacefully coexist among white settlers around 1850. Erdrich does a great job of writing this story in a way that it both addresses the Ojibwe traditions and lifestyles as well as looking at the truth that they are simply people like any other group. The characters are unique and fun, and they are definitely relatable. This is a great look at another culture and would be a good classroom read. The story is solid and the message is a positive one of pride and love.
