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Fantasy. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Mythology. HTML:It's a race against time to save Eli, in this third book in the award-winning, Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series. After discovering a near-lifeless Eli at the base of the Great Tree, Morgan knows she doesn't have much time to save him. And it will mean asking for help �?? from friends old and new. Racing against the clock, and with Arik and Emily at her side, Morgan sets off to follow the trail away from the Great Tree to find Eli's soul before it's too late. As they journey deep into the northern woods, a place they've been warned never to enter, they face new challenges and life-threatening attacks from strange and horrifying creatures. But a surprise ally comes to their aid, and Morgan finds the strength to focus on what's most important: saving her brother's life.… (more)
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The Stone Child is the first book of the Misewa Saga that I have read - that being the case, I never felt confused by missing the last two books as the children in the story made multiple references to their past adventures. I really enjoyed the weaving of Cree culture and traditions into the story. Everything was always related to the story and only ever enhanced the setting. I learned not only words and sayings, but also words and culture, including sweat lodges, longhouses, creation stories, elder knowledge, and land-based teachings. This book also shows representation of Indigenous children in the foster care system and mentions how some have gotten there.
I enjoyed how there were really two stories in this novel. The first half of the book was finding Eli’s soul and then the second half was about Morgan and her mother.
This is a good series for those who like the Narnia series, but without all the Christianity. It’s also a wonderfully written book with First Nations/Indigenous Persons as main characters. This would be a wonderful fit for Middle Grade readers for sure!
*Thank you Puffin Books and LibraryThing for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
4.25 stars out of 5
David A. Robertson's The Stone Child is a fantastical portal fantasy mixed with adventure and blended together seamlessly with Cre culture and real-world challenges. This was a breathtaking read. I unwittingly started in medias res, not realizing that this was the third in a
This was truly a breathtaking read. Robertson wrote a book filled with so much wonder, excitement, and heart that it felt reminiscent of books from my own childhood. Books like The Chronicles of Narnia, The Bridge to Terabithia, and the Island of the Blue Dolphin. Plus...Cryptids? YES PLEASE.
I would recommend The Stone Child to any middle grade or YA reader. This was a pure joy to get my hands on.
The Stone Child picks up in the mythical land of Misewa where younger brother Eli is in a coma-like state. Big sister Morgan, and her friend Emily, must figure out how to save Eli and return home in time. They face
The Stone Child, book 3 in The Misewa Saga, continues the story of two children in foster care who discover an alternate world populated by Cree legends and animals.
I am looking forward to going back and reading books 1 and 2.
** This book was given to me by the LibraryThing Early Review program, but all opinions are my own. **
The narrative takes off at speed and just keeps going — it’s very exciting! Readers will turn pages relentlessly to learn what happens next. The only point when the story slow down is when Morgan returns to the mundane world of grade school, foster parents, and cities; there, time really seems to drag. Soon enough, though, the race is on again — and what a cliffhanger the author has created! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
THE STONE CHILD is Book Three in the Misewa Saga, but it stands alone just fine — and with all the references to earlier adventures, readers are sure to want to read back through books one and two to spend more time in Askí. There’s a glossary and pronunciation guide at the front of the book to help non-Cree readers, too.
I admired the deftness with which Roberson integrated Indigenous story and figures into a plot about an Indigenous girl reclaiming her identity. This book is a winner! I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.
I'm updating the search keywords to include Native American, multicultural and cryptology based on the discussion I had with him.
I received a free copy for my review, but that didn't influence this perspective.