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Danny Bigtree, an eight‑year‑old of Mohawk descent, is uprooted from his reservation and relocated to Brooklyn, New York. In the new city, Danny encounters common stereotypes and prejudices about Native Americans, challenging his sense of identity and belonging. The story follows his efforts to reconcile his cultural heritage with the expectations and misunderstandings of his new environment, while also reflecting on family life and the complexities of moving into a vastly different community.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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