"Jimmy McClean is a Lakota boy—though you wouldn’t guess it by his
name: his father is part white and part Lakota, and his mother is
Lakota. When he embarks on a journey with his grandfather...he learns more and more about his Lakota heritage—in particular,
the story of Crazy Horse, one of the most important figures in Lakota
and American history. Drawing references and inspiration from the oral
stories of the Lakota tradition,...and the contemporary story of Jimmy with an insider’s perspective
on the life of Tasunke Witko, better known as Crazy Horse (c.
1840–1877). The book follows the heroic deeds of the Lakota leader who
took up arms against the US federal government to fight against
encroachments on the territories and way of life of the Lakota people,
including leading a war party to victory at the Battle of the Little
Bighorn. Along with Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse was the last of the Lakota
to surrender his people to the US army. Through his grandfather’s tales
about the famous warrior, Jimmy learns more about his Lakota heritage
and, ultimately, himself."**one of the BEST novels for young adults I've read in a while. The themes cover: bullying, honor, humility, bravery and more. This book also has a glossary in the back for vocabulary. A great suspenseful book for boys along with any history lover (or one who wants to know more about Crazy Horse).
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