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Name: Indian horse
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Richard Wagamese

Saul Indian Horse, a young Ojibwa boy, is forced into an oppressive boarding school after his family retreats into the woods. Amid violence and cultural suppression, a priest encourages him to play hockey. With determination and natural talent, Saul rises in the sport, gaining opportunities beyond the school. Throughout his ascent, he endures racism and abuse, reflecting the harsh realities faced by Indigenous youth in Canada.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age

Authors: Richard Wagamese

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