Cherokee Sister
By: Debbie Dadey
By: Debbie Dadey
Genre: Historical fiction
Synopsis: A young white girl, Allie, is mistaken for a Cherokee Indian and forced to travel the Trail of Tears with her Indian friend, Leaf.
Summary:
Allie MacAllister looks more like an Indian than a white girl,and sometimes she wishes she were one too. She is as brown as her dog and prefers to run barefoot, despite her mother's fussings. Her best friend is an Indian too, and when Allie slips away to visit Leaf Sweetwater she has no idea how much her life will change. When mistaken for a Cherokee and forced to travel the Trail of Tears, Allie may find that her friendship with Leaf is stronger than she knows.
Q&A:
1. How enticing was the plot? - This book had many points in which you couldn't put it down.
2. How well were the characters developed? Were they likable? - The main character, Allie, is unsure about her parents' love for her, and she is a strong and relatable protagonist. Allie's sweet relationship with Leaf is touching, and Leaf's grandmother Elisi is a positive and comforting character. Although some characters are lovable and sweet, others are antagonists with hatred in their hearts.
3. What was the setting of the story? - Indian Territory in 1838
4. Was there an overall moral message to the story that the characters learn? - Throughout the book, Allie and Leaf develop a strong bond despite the anger and fighting around them. This book implies strongly that everyone is equal and our history, beliefs, and skin color does not affect that.
5. Was the end satisfying? - The end of this book was bittersweet, both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
2. How well were the characters developed? Were they likable? - The main character, Allie, is unsure about her parents' love for her, and she is a strong and relatable protagonist. Allie's sweet relationship with Leaf is touching, and Leaf's grandmother Elisi is a positive and comforting character. Although some characters are lovable and sweet, others are antagonists with hatred in their hearts.
3. What was the setting of the story? - Indian Territory in 1838
4. Was there an overall moral message to the story that the characters learn? - Throughout the book, Allie and Leaf develop a strong bond despite the anger and fighting around them. This book implies strongly that everyone is equal and our history, beliefs, and skin color does not affect that.
5. Was the end satisfying? - The end of this book was bittersweet, both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
Ratings:
None Whatsoever Moderate Dude, YES
LOL Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Tear Jerker Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Can't Put it Down Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Nailbiter Level:
1 2 3 4 5
Good Book Level
1 2 3 4 5
Suggested Age Range:
4-6 6-9 9-12 12-15 15-18
Noteworthy:
This is a bittersweet story about friendship and family. It was a very good book but is not lighthearted and funny. This is a fictional story about the Trail of Tears, so it is hard to read and although it is fairy short and the level of difficulty is low, I would recommend it for older kids who can understand the significance of the story. Altogether a very good read.
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