Little Moons
Little Moons
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Highwater Press
Annotation: In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her missing older sister. She feels lonely, abandoned... but she is not alone. There are little moons everywhere. Can Reanna find comfort through her family's Ojibwe traditions?
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #6828249
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Publisher: Highwater Press
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 09/03/24
New Title: Yes
ISBN: 1-7749-2107-3
ISBN 13: 978-1-7749-2107-4
Dewey: Fic
Language: English
Reviews:
School Library Journal (Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Gr 9 Up— A fictional depiction of true events that brings to light the discussion of missing people and how their disappearance affects those that are left behind, more specifically, in Indigenous and Native communities. This graphic novel takes on the difficult responsibility of expressing to readers that sometimes, even if it's hard, even if there are no true answers, some things are important to speak about, read about, and talk about. Reanna's sister Chelsea disappears on her way home from school. Each person in Chelsea's community reconciles their grief in their own way; Reanna wants to hold on to Chelsea's memory, while some members of her family want to forget and move forward. Then there are others who can see and feel Chelsea's spirit lingering in the household. The text and illustrations, alongside Reanna's perspective, offer readers a view into Ojibwe culture and heritage and the traditions that are performed in memoriam of a loved one. Viewed through Reanna's eyes, the perspective makes it easy to empathize with their loss and with all of the characters; one can see how grief touches everyone in different ways. Though some may feel uncomfortable with the ambiguity of the story's ending, the reality is that sometimes things are left uncertain, and as the author stated, "Grief is messy and complex; it is love with nowhere to go." VERDICT Storm and the art team beautifully weave a story about culture, heritage, family, loss, and grief in a tight-knit package.— Cat Miserendino

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School Library Journal (Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 CDT 2024)
Reading Level: 6.0
Interest Level: 7-12
Lexile: HL520L
Guided Reading Level: Z+
Fountas & Pinnell: Z+

In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her older sister. Can she find comfort through her family's Ojibwe traditions? It's been a year since Reanna's sister, Chelsea, went missing on her way home from school. Without any idea of what happened, Reanna and her family struggle to find closure. Driven from her home by memories, Reanna's mom moves to the big city. Left behind on the reserve, Reanna and her little brother go to live with their dad. Reanna is hurt and angry that her mom has run away. She feels lonely and abandoned...but she is not alone. Lights turn on in empty rooms, and objects move without being touched. There are little moons everywhere.


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