Now Nizhoni, her brother Mac and her best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that they can only accomplish with the help of the Diné gods. She can see monsters, a skill passed down through generations of her Shimá's side. The main Character is a young Diné 7th grader.
It is appropriate for mid grade kiddos, as well as readers of all ages, and has relatable as well as digestible experiences of being a native youth, sprinkled with exciting adventure. It is available on Audible, Kindle and via Amazon. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be.įor Indigenous Peoples day (or any time) I highly recommend Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse! A great piece of Indiginous Fiction full of Indigenous mythology and stories in a modern tale. Charles and the ancient monsters he has unleashed. After a series of dangerous-and mind-bending-trials, Nizhoni, Mac, and Davery finally reach the sun god, who outfits them with the weapons they need to take down Mr. When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says "Run!", the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission, which can only be done with the help of Navajo gods, all disguised as quirky "rez" personalities.
Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Best-selling author Rick Riordan welcomes indigenous fantasy writer Rebecca Roanhorse to his imprint with this thrilling adventure about a Navajo girl who discovers she's a monsterslayer.
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