The Storyteller

Written by Brandon Hobson

A Cherokee boy seeks answers to his mother's disappearance, uncovering ancient stories and unexpected truths.

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224 pages· 48,094 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Ziggy, a Cherokee boy with anxiety, is haunted by his mother's mysterious disappearance. Convinced that clues lie in a nearby cave, he embarks on a daring quest with his sister Moon, classmate Alice, and friend Corso. As they delve into Cherokee history and lore, Ziggy discovers connections between his life and the stories of his ancestors. Can he learn from the past to shape his future and find the answers he seeks? This adventure challenges Ziggy to confront his fears and embrace the power of storytelling.

From the publisher

From National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson, a kaleidoscopic middle-grade adventure that mixes the anxieties, friendships, and wonders of a Cherokee boy’s life with Cherokee history and lore.Ziggy has ANXIETY. Partly this is because of the way his mind works, and how overwhelmed he can get when other people (especially his classmate Alice) are in the room. And partly it’s because his mother disappeared when he was very young, making her one of many Native women who’ve gone mysteriously missing. Ziggy and his sister, Moon, want answers, but nobody around can give them.Once Ziggy gets it in his head that clues to his mother’s disappearance may be found in a nearby cave, there’s no stopping him from going there. Along with Moon, Alice, and his best friend, Corso, he sets out on a mind-bending adventure where he’ll discover his story is tied to all the stories of the Cherokees that have come before him.Ziggy might not have any control over the past – but if he learns the lessons of the storytellers, he might be able to better shape his future and find the friends he needs.

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