Indian Shoes
Indian Shoes by Cynthia L. Smith is an illustrated chapter book published by HarperCollins Publishers on February 3, 2021. This collection of interrelated stories presents a humorous and heartfelt look at the experiences of a Seminole-Cherokee boy navigating life in both urban Chicago and rural Oklahoma. With a page count of 80, this book is designed for young readers, particularly those in first or second grade.
Readers will find a blend of laughter and warmth as Ray Halfmoon, the protagonist, encounters various adventures, including a memorable homemade haircut incident. The stories explore themes of family and cultural identity, showcasing Ray’s preference for hightops while also honoring his Grampa’s traditional moccasins. This edition offers a relatable perspective for young readers, especially those from indigenous backgrounds, and aims to engage elementary-aged children, including reluctant readers.
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This collection of interrelated stories is heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny. Cynthia Leitich Smith, acclaimed author of Rain Is Not My Indian Name, writes with wit and candor about what it’s like to grow up as a Seminole-Cherokee boy who is just as happy pounding the pavement in windy Chicago as rowing on a take in rural Oklahoma. This chapter book [or this series] is perfect for growing readers in first or second grade.
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 are forced to get creative after a homemade haircut makes Ray’s head look like a lawn-mowing accident.
Shoes is a good book for any elementary-aged reluctant reader, and a necessity for indigenous children everywhere.”-School Library Journal
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