Soldier Sister, Fly Home
School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 176
Published: 2016
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"Soldier Sister, Fly Home" by Shonto Begay follows the poignant journey of a young Navajo girl, who grapples with the complexities of her identity when her older sister returns from military service. The story explores themes of family, culture, and resilience as the protagonist confronts the challenges of balancing her heritage with the realities of modern life. Through vivid illustrations and lyrical language, the book portrays the deep bonds of sisterhood, the impact of war, and the quest for belonging. It captures the spirit of the Navajo people while discussing the personal and communal struggles faced by those affected by conflict. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .
Nancy Bo Flood is a counselor, teacher, and parent. She has conducted workshops on child abuse, learning disabilities, play therapy, and creative writing. Ms. Flood has lived in Malawi, Hawaii,
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Colorado Children's Book Award
The Colorado Children's Book Awards are given by the Colorado Center for the Book, itself a program of Colorado Humanities. Awards are selected by a group of judges who are themselves selected on the basis of interest and competence. The common criteria for each category are content, originality, and widespread appeal.