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Healer of the Water Monster

Healer of the Water Monster

Published in
2021
4.22
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Description

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. 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 something 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 help Uncle Jet heal from his own pain.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
368 pages

Why to read

  • Cultural enrichment
  • Engaging adventure
  • Character development
  • Environmental awareness