Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac "Twelve-year-old Malian lives with her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation during the COVID-19 pandemic"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Renowned author Joseph Bruchac tells a powerful story of a girl who learns more about her Penacook heritage while sheltering in place with her grandparents during the coronavirus pandemic.Renowned author Joseph Bruchac tells a powerful story of a girl who learns more about her Penacook heritage while sheltering in place with her grandparents during the coronavirus pandemic.Malian loves spending time with her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation-shes there for a visit when, suddenly, all travel shuts down. Theres a new virus making people sick, and Malian will have to stay with her grandparents for the duration.Everyone is worried about the pandemic, but Malian knows how to keep her family safe- She protects her grandparents, and they protect her. She doesnt go out to play with friends, she helps her grandparents use video chat, and she listens to and learns from their stories. And when Malsum, one of the dogs living on the rez, shows up at their door, Malians family knows that hell protect them too.Told in verse inspired by oral storytelling, this novel about the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the ways in which Indigenous nations and communities cared for one another through plagues of the past, and how they keep caring for one another today.**Four starred reviews!**Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction & Poetry HonorNPR Books We LoveKirkus Reviews Best BooksSchool Library Journal Best BooksChicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger ReadersJane Addams Childrens Book Award FinalistNerdy Book Club Award-Best Poetry and Novels in Verse Author Biography Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed childrens book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchacs poems, articles, and stories have appeared in hundreds of publications from Akwesasne Notes and American PoetryReview to National Geographic and Parabola. He has authored many books for adults and children including Code Talker- A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two, Skeleton Man, and The Heart of a Chief. Review Awards and Praise for Rez Dogs Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction & Poetry Honor NPR Books We Love Kirkus Reviews Best Books School Library Journal Best Books Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers Jane Addams Childrens Book Award Finalist Nerdy Book Club Award—Best Poetry and Novels in Verse NCTE/CLA Notable Childrens Books in the Language Arts Award NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade BooksIowa Childrens Choice AwardNebraskas Golden Sower Book Award North Carolina Junior Book Award Wisconsins Just One More Page! Reading ListPennsylvanias Young Readers Choice AwardRhode Island Middle School Book AwardArkansas Charlie May Simon Book AwardNew Mexicos Battle of the Books ListNew Jerseys M. Jerry Weiss AwardGarden State Childrens Book AwardPacific North West Young Readers Choice Award Nominee … "Hidden throughout this moving novel in verse, old stories are discovered like buried treasures."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review … "Bruchac intricately interweaves past and present stories . . . in this rewarding intergenerational narrative."—Publishers Weekly, starred review … "Deftly handles weighty issues and provides readers a story they can connect with . . . [A] dose of hope for the future."—School Library Journal, starred review … "Story telling is an important part of culture, and Bruchac is a masterful storyteller who weaves culture with narrative."—School Library Connection, starred review "With this gentle book, Bruchac offers children another story to expand their worlds and hearts."—Booklist "A gentle book about family and history."—Betsy Bird for A Fuse #8 Production/SLJ Review Quote Praise for Rez Dogs Kirkus Reviews Best Books School Library Journal Best Books NPR Books We Love NCTE/CLA Notable Childrens Books in the Language Arts Award Nerdy Book Club Award--Best Poetry and Novels in Verse Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers Jane Addams Childrens Book Award Finalist NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books North Carolina Junior Book Award Nominee Wisconsins Just One More Page Reading List "Hidden throughout this moving novel in verse, old stories are discovered like buried treasures."-- Kirkus , starred review "Bruchac intricately interweaves past and present stories . . . in this rewarding intergenerational narrative."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Deftly handles weighty issues and provides readers a story they can connect with . . . [A] dose of hope for the future."-- School Library Journal , starred review "Story telling is an important part of culture, and Bruchac is a masterful storyteller who weaves culture with narrative."-- School Library Connection , starred review "With this gentle book, Bruchac offers children another story to expand their worlds and hearts."-- Booklist "A gentle book about family and history."--Betsy Bird for A Fuse #8 Production/ SLJ Excerpt from Book chapter one malsum When Malian woke up and looked out her window, the dog was there. Just as she had dreamed it would be. It was lying on the driveway halfway between their small house and the road. It wasnt sleeping, its head was up, its ears erect, its paws in front of it as if on guard. As Malian watched, the dog turned its head to look right at her, as if it knew her, as if it had known her for a long, long time. "Malsum," she said. "Kwai, kwai, nidoba." Hello, hello, my friend. The big dog nodded and then turned back to continue watching the road. Malsum. That was the old name for a wolf. It was a good one for that dog. It was as big as a wolf. It looked like the videos of wolves shed watched on her phone. The only things different about it were the white spots over each of its eyes. "Four-eyed dog," a soft voice said from back over her shoulder. It was Grandma Frances. Malian had not heard her come up behind. She was used to that. Both her grandparents could walk so softly that she never knew they were there until they spoke. Grandma Frances would tease her about it. "Be careful, granddaughter, you dont want to let no Indian sneak up on you." Grandma Frances put her hand on Malians shoulder. "Looks to me like he thinks he belongs here," she said. Then she chuckled. "Or maybe like he thinks he owns this place." "Would that be okay?" Malian said. Grandma Frances chuckled again. "It seems to me its not up to us. When a dog like that just appears and chooses you, its not your decision." "Can I go outside and see what he does?" Malian said. "Lets ask your grampa. Roy, get in here." But Grampa Roy was already there. "Ive been listening to every word. Seems to me if you step outside and then move real slow whilst you watch what he does youll be okay. But just in case, Ill be right behind you." Malian shook her head. "Remember what they said? You and Grandma should not go outside. Its too dangerous-- you might get that virus. Thats why I cant go home to Mom and Dad." "And were goldarn lucky youre here with us," Grampa Roy said. "That old saying about how we dont know what wed do without you sure makes sense these days. So Ill stay inside-- but you stay in, too. Just open the door and well see what he does." Malian cracked open the door. The dog stood up and turned her way. He opened his mouth, let his tongue hang out in what she knew had to be a smile. She held out her wrist. "Malsum!" she called, her voice soft but sure. The big dog walked over and sniffed her hand. "Malsum," she said again, dropping down to one knee as she placed her hand on his broad head. The dog looked at her, straight into her eyes. As he held her gaze he seemed to Malian that she could see intelligence and even a hint of humor and a kind of certainty. Malsum nodded his head as if to say, Yes that can be my name. I am here for you . Then he licked her fingers before turning around and going back, heavy muscles rippling beneath his skin, to drop himself down where he had been. "Guess he is guarding us, for sure," Grampa Roy said. "Looks like you got a new friend." Details ISBN0593326210 Author Joseph Bruchac Audience Age 8-12 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0593326210 ISBN-13 9780593326213 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2021-06-08 UK Release Date 2021-06-08 Pages 192 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2021-06-08 Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,US DEWEY 823.914 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2021-08-16 AU Release Date 2021-08-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141712117;

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