Elatsoe
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 503
Published: 2022
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In "Elatsoe" by Darcie Little Badger, Ellie, a young Indigenous girl, possesses a unique ability to raise the spirits of deceased animals. Living in a world where magic and reality intertwine, she embarks on a quest to solve the mysterious death of her cousin, waking the spirits of those who can help. As she navigates family history, cultural heritage, and the challenges of her small Texas town, Ellie encounters challenges that blend folklore and a modern-day mystery. This enchanting tale explores themes of grief, strength, and the importance of community, deftly intertwining magical realism with Indigenous storytelling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 503 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2022 by Youth Large Print .
This book has been nominated for the following award:
American Indian Youth Literature Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the American Indian Youth Literature Award.