Library's review
Three Iñupiaq children in Alas - ka are sent to a Catholic boarding school. Part of the school’s mission is to force them to abandon their language, spirituality, and cultural values. This is their story of resis - tance and struggle to return home.
Genres
Publication
Skyscape (2011), 256 pages
Description
Alaskans Luke, Chickie, Sonny, Donna, and Amiq relate their experiences in the early 1960s when they are forced to attend a Catholic boarding school where, despite different tribal affiliations, they come to find a sort of family and home.
Awards
National Book Award (Finalist — Young People's Literature — 2011)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Middle School — 2014)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 2012)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2011
ISBN
0761459804 / 9780761459804
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |