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Until the age of fourteen, Josie's life is ordinary and unremarkable, her white appearance blending into the background. When her mother marries Martin, a real ponytail Indian, Josie moves onto a nearby reserve and is suddenly perceived as a white outsider with blond hair and blue eyes. Struggling with fear of the 'wild Indians' beyond Martin's doorstep, she must confront her new surroundings while continuing her education. Through friendships, especially with Rose, and integration into Martin’s family—Luke and Grandma—Josie gradually finds a sense of belonging. The reserve’s run‑down houses, forest, and sea become integral parts of her identity, reshaping her understanding of self, family, and race relations.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sylvia Olsen
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