Cannonball Read 17

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time

A Year in the Life

Grandpa and the Kingfisher by Anne Wilson

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I have recently read several titles with grandparents recently. One of those books was Grandpa and the Kingfisher. At first, I thought that the book would not be “fun” as okay, follow a bird during its life cycle? Been there done that (and been doing that for about three years now with a robin family that has taken to nesting on the porch. And pooping on my turtle statue). However, I then thought, okay I know this but would it work for a child? Maybe, […]

Two languages one story

Okāwīsimāw Omēkiwin Askīhkānihk Ohci: Auntie’s Rez Surprise by Heather O’Watch

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My 250 words for a review are almost taken up by the Nehiyaw title, Okāwīsimāw Omēkiwin Askīhkānihk Ohci: Auntie’s Rez Surprise (translated by Dorothy Thunder). I am sorry to say there was not a glossary or pronunciation guide in either of the versions I read (I also read the English only version, just titled Auntie’s Rez Surprise). Therefore, I was unable to truly appreciate the language. At first the dual languages were a bit confusing, making the pages crowded, but I quickly was able to […]

Who is Naaahsa?

Naaahsa is an Artist! by Hali Heavy Shield

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I have two questions about Naaahsa is an Artist! The first is who is Naaahsa? They are an artist and a mentor to the young narrator, but are they also a mother, sibling, grandmother, aunt, a tribal leader, or another member of her people? And the second is, what works were shown at the gallery show, as they work in many mediums. However, that is a small piece of the puzzle and really is a piece that is not overly needed. What is needed is […]

When they’re apart, they can be connected

Eleanor’s Moon by Maggie Knaus

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When I saw the title of Eleanor’s Moon for some reason, I was thinking it would be a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, another Eleanor biography, or a fiction story about a girl named Eleanor who would do great things. Instead, it is a terribly sweet story about girl who was born on a bright harvest moon night, and her grandfather, and how the moon connects them. The story is simple, we follow these two best friends as they do almost everything together. They are only […]

New Year party

The Tray of Togetherness by Flo Leung

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The day was a Thursday, and it was my lunch time. I was trying to not eat too many red onions, as I had paired my tuna sandwich with sour cream and onion chips. (Thank the good person who invented antacids!) I was also trying to read The Tray of Togetherness by Flo Leung. Which is appropriate as Leung was telling us about the Lunar New Year treats one girl and her family were serving during their New Year Party. And not only do they […]

Strong in many forms

Brave Mrs. Sato by Lori Matsukawa

I Think I Think a Lot by Jessica Whipple

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A few days ago, I read a book, but was unable to write a long review of it. And today I read another book I could have but did not want to weaken it. The issue with Brave Mrs. Sato was not that it is a bad book, far from it, but that is simple and doing over 250 words for a review can overwhelm the reader. Therefore, this is a shorter review than the second one, I Think I Think a Lot. This book […]



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