Healer of the Water Monster
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Healer of the Water Monster

Book #1 in the The Water Monster Series
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9 - 12
Reading age
368
Page count
209
Words per page
~731L
Lexile measure
May 11, 2021
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Brian Young’s powerful debut novel tells of a seemingly ordinary Navajo boy who must save the life of a Water Monster–and comes to realize he’s a hero at heart.When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer, with no electricity or cell service. Still, he loves spending time with Nali and with his uncle Jet, though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him. One night, while lost in the nearby desert, Nathan finds someone extraordinary: a Holy Being from the Navajo Creation Story–a Water Monster–in need of help. Now Nathan must summon all his courage to save his new friend. With the help of other Navajo Holy Beings, Nathan is determined to save the Water Monster, and to support Uncle Jet in healing from his own pain. The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780062990402
Publication Date
May 11, 2021
Publisher
Heartdrum
Page Count
368
Words Per Page
209
Audience
Middle Grade
Reading Age
9 - 12 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2020058530
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1246297717
Est. Lexile® Level
~731L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~Q
ATOS® Book Level
4.7
Accelerated Reader® Points
11
Accelerated Reader Quiz
512918
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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