Collin is a kid it's impossible not to root for.Author’s Note: This fictional story was inspired by the very real women of The Akashinga. The Brave does just that, and so much more. "It's rare to find a book that gives insight into an intensely specific cultural and cognitive experience, yet simultaneously taps something universal: wanting to be accepted for who you are and find where you fit. Bird, himself of Ojibwe descent, has written an exceptional #OwnVoices novel not to be overlooked."- Booklist, starred review "Endearingly earnest and with a refusal to shy away from the tough parts of life.this fresh and imaginative story has touches of Bridge to Terabithia and is perfect for fans of Wendy Mass’ A Mango-Shaped Space and Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. "An amazing debut full of heart, authenticity, and courage."- School Library Journal, starred review
Katherine Applegate, New York Times-bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree A stunning debut and a novel to cherish." "This lyric al tale will leave your hopes buoyed, your courage bolstered, and your heart on the lookout for magic. His real test comes when he must step up for his new friend and trust his new family.Ī New York Public Library Best Book of 2020Ī School Library Journal Best Book of 2020īest Children's Books of the Year 2021 Edition selection, Bank Street College of Education With Orenda’s help, Collin works hard to overcome his challenges. Collin arrives in Duluth with his loyal dog, Seven, and quickly finds his mom and his new home to be warm, welcoming, and accepting of his condition.Ĭollin’s quirk is matched by that of his neighbor, Orenda, a girl who lives mostly in her treehouse and believes she is turning into a butterfly. She is Ojibwe, and lives on a reservation. When Collin asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies, and a continual frustration to the adults around him, including his father. Perfect for fans of Rain Reign, this middle-grade novel The Brave is about a boy with an OCD issue and his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother.Ĭollin can't help himself-he has a unique condition that finds him counting every letter spoken to him.
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