Indian Shoes

by Cynthia Leitich Smith

On Sale: 04/02/2002

Indian Shoes

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Indian Shoes

by Cynthia Leitich Smith

illustrated by Jim Madsen

On Sale: 04/02/2002

Format:

Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)

About the Book

The beloved chapter book by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith about the love and adventures shared by a Cherokee-Seminole boy and his Grampa now has brand-new illustrations! A perfect pick for new readers.

What do Indian shoes look like, anyway? Like beautiful beaded moccasins... or hightops with bright orange shoelaces?

Ray Halfmoon prefers hightops, but he gladly trades them for a nice pair of moccasins for his grampa. After all, it's Grampa Halfmoon who's always there to help Ray get in and out of scrapes—like the time they teamed up to pet sit for the whole block during a holiday blizzard!

Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith writes with wit and candor about a boy and his grandfather, sharing all their love, joy, and humor.

In partnership with We Need Diverse Books

Critical Praise

“The stories’ strength lies in their powerful, poignant evocation of a cross-generational bond and in the description of the simple pleasures two charming characters enjoy.” — ALA Booklist

“A very pleasing first-chapter book from its funny and tender opening salvo to its heartwarming closer.” — Kirkus Reviews

Shoes is a good book for any elementary-aged reluctant reader, and a necessity for indigenous children everywhere.” — School Library Journal

“This book ably springs Ray Halfmoon free from the paint-and-feathers representations of American Indians.” — Chicago Sunday Tribune

“This is a book so permeated with affection that many readers will just bask in the warmth.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Indian Shoes is about belonging to family and community, helping neighbors, and sometimes feeling different but most times knowing who you are in the world.” — Multicultural Review

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780060295318
  • ISBN 10: 0060295317
  • Imprint: Heartdrum
  • On Sale: 04/02/2002
  • Pages: 80
  • List Price:21.00 CAD
  • Ages: 6 to 10
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Chapter Books
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / Native American

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