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Healer of the Water Monster
Healer of the Water Monster | Brian Young
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Brian Young’s powerful debut novel tells of a seemingly ordinary Navajo boy who must save the life of a Water Monster—and comes to realize he’s a hero at heart. When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer, with no electricity or cell service. Still, he loves spending time with Nali and with his uncle Jet, though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him. One night, while lost in the nearby desert, Nathan finds someone extraordinary: a Holy Being from the Navajo Creation Story—a Water Monster—in need of help. Now Nathan must summon all his courage to save his new friend. With the help of other Navajo Holy Beings, Nathan is determined to save the Water Monster, and to support Uncle Jet in healing from his own pain. The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.
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What an adventure! The characters are completely engaging with the main character, Nathan, being kind & relatable. Don't skip the author note because Young talks about storytelling & translanguaging. I read with eyes & ears, which was super cool because I could hear the Diné pronunciations. BTW, Monday (2/21/2022) is International Mother Language Day!

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A beautiful combination of culture, family issues, and tradition. A wonderful story. #Indigathon

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