Books like Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger

Nina, a Lipan girl who lives in our world, has always felt that there is more beyond her everyday life. She clings to the old stories told by her grandparents. Somewhere far away, a Cottonmouth named Oli lives in a realm of spirits and monsters, a place that has long been devoid of the outside world. Contrary to Nina’s curiosity, Oli’s world has no knowledge of our world. When a catastrophic event strikes Earth and a strange sickness plagues Oli’s best friend, the two realms are forced together in a way that has not happened in centuries. Their meetings bring magic and danger, and some people—both from the human world and from the spirit realm—will do anything to keep them apart. "Snake Falls to Earth" blends myth, adventure, and the enduring bond between two very different worlds. Awarded a Newbery Honor, the novel invites young readers to explore what happens when two worlds collide and the courage it takes to bridge them.

First publish date: 2021