Moon Dancer
No. of pages 180
Published: 1995
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"Moon Dancer" by Margaret I. Rostkowski follows the journey of a young Native American girl named Kachina, who is deeply connected to her cultural roots and the natural world. As she navigates the challenges of adolescence and the expectations of her community, Kachina discovers her gift for dance, which becomes a powerful means of expression and connection to her heritage. Set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes and rich traditions, the story explores themes of identity, resilience, and the importance of honoring one's past while forging a path into the future. Through Kachina's eyes, readers experience a vibrant tapestry of culture and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.
There are 180 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 1995 by Turtleback Books .