Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
09/10/24
Pages:
59 pages
ISBN:
1-553-79924-0
ISBN 13:
978-1-553-79924-5
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
26 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Gr 8 Up— An inspiring graphic novel that follows the true-life story of a young boy living in the Siksikaitsitapi First Nations community in Alberta, Canada. Ryan Fox lives in a community divided by the legacy of colonialism. Although he is an eager student, he struggles to find his path in an unsupportive academic environment where prejudice and racism are all too common. During a school assembly, he is inspired by a doctor with Blackfoot heritage to pursue medicine. With the support of his family, he pursues higher education and faces many trials and tribulations, common for young people far from their communities. All is not lost as Ryan finds a supportive partner named Charm who guides him in the right direction. After completing medical school, the story ends with Ryan starting his first medical residency. Full-color, classic comic book-style illustrations show the changes as Ryan grows and develops through many adventures, ordeals, and accomplishments. VERDICT Providing young readers with an example of success in the face of struggle and failure, this graphic novel would be a good addition to any collection.— Meaghan Nichols
Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but hes not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isnt until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assembly that he starts to dream big.
However, becoming a doctor isnt easy. University takes Ryan away from his family and the Siksikaitsitapi community, and without their support, he begins to struggle. Faced with more stress than hes ever experienced, he turns to partying. Distracted from his responsibilities, his grades start to slip. His bills pile up. Getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a boy?
This inspiring graphic novel for young adults is based on a true story.