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Apache


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 9

Published: 2015

Great for age 13-17 years

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A powerful and emotional portrayal of the Apache's struggle for survival in a hostile world.Siki is an orphan of the Black Mountain Apache. Her mother was killed by Mexicans three years ago and her father lost in an ambush the winter before that. When Siki witnesses the brutal murder of her little brother Tazhi, she vows to become an Apache warrior and avenge her brother's death.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

This book was published in 2015 by Walker Books Ltd .

Tanya Landman has written numerous books for children and young people including the Sam Swann series, Apache, The Goldsmith's Daughter, Mondays Are Murder and the beautiful picture book Mary's Penny. Tanya lives in Bideford, Devon. Visit Tanya at www. tanyalandman. com.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Booktrust Awards - Teenage
This book was recognised in the Teenage category of the Booktrust Awards . The Book Trust Book Awards aim to unearth the very best childrens books the UK has to offer, and to honour authors and illustrators who continue Britains proud heritage of storytelling. Heritage catgeoires include: Blue Peter Book Awards, Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award, Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Booktrust Best Book Awards (with Amazon Kindle). Current categories include: Storytime Prize, Lifetime Achievement Aawrd, Children's Laureate.

This book features the following character:

Apache Girls
This book features the character Apache Girls.

Apache is a magnificent account of life in a doomed tribe on the Mexican border towards the end of the 19th century: a disturbing but exhilerating experience. * The Independent *

 

I strongly recommend this book. * Teen Titles *

 

It captivates you so that when you start reading you can't stop! * Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle *

 

Beautifully written and unforgettable. * Time Out *

 

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