Description
Chris Nicola's life is complicated. He lives on the Penacook Indian Reservation and goes to school in town. At school, things are going great--he's been selected to lead a group project on using Indian names for sporting teams. But it's another story at home. The Penacook are divided over whether or not to build a casino on a beautiful island Chris things of as his own. Is there anything one sixth-grade boy can do? Chris's compelling voyage of self-discovery is grounded in everyday events...allowing readers to see into the heart of this burgeoning chief. -Publishers Weekly Readers who see injustice in their own lives will admire how much Chris accomplishes with a simple message of respect. -Booklist
Details
Author: |
Joseph Bruchac |
ISBN 10: |
014131236X |
Pages: |
160 |
Publisher: |
Puffin Books |
Publication Date: |
August 27, 2001 |
Binding: |
Paperback |
Weight: |
0.30lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
3-7 |
