A Snake Falls to Earth
A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger, published by Levine Querido in 2021, is a 372-page work that explores themes of fantasy and magic through the lens of Indigenous futurism. The narrative follows Nina, a Lipan girl who senses a deeper reality beyond her own, and Oli, a cottonmouth kid from a realm of spirits and monsters. Their lives intersect due to a catastrophic event on Earth and a mysterious illness affecting Oli’s friend, leading to a convergence of their worlds that has not occurred in centuries.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of storytelling that intertwines elements of the paranormal and the supernatural, set against the backdrop of the United States. The book delves into the significance of family and the old stories that shape identity. As Nina and Oli navigate their challenges, they face forces determined to keep them apart, adding layers of tension and intrigue to their journey. This edition, presented in English, invites readers to immerse themselves in a unique narrative that blends cultural heritage with imaginative storytelling.
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In this breathaking work of Indigenous futurism, Darcie Little Badger weaves an unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and family.
Nina is a Lipan girl in our world. She’s always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in the old stories.
Oli is a cottonmouth kid, from the land of spirits and monsters. Like all cottonmouths, he’s been cast from home. He’s found a new one on the banks of the bottomless lake.
Nina and Oli have no idea the other exists. But a catastrophic event on Earth, and a strange sickness that befalls Oli’s best friend, will drive their worlds together in ways they haven’t been in centuries.
And there are some who will kill to keep them apart.
BEST OF THE YEAR
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NEBULA AWARD WINNER
NEWBERY AWARD HONOR
AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LITERATURE AWARD HONOR
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST
P R A I S E
“A spellbinding tale.” —Texas Monthly
“Genre-bending.”–TIME
“Undeniably charming.”–Tor.com
★ “Evokes the timeless feeling of listening to traditional oral storytelling.”–Kirkus (starred)
★ “Fun, imaginative, and deeply immersive, this story will be long in the minds of readers.”–Publishers Weekly (starred)
★ “Magical, stunning, and wholly original.”–Booklist (starred)
“A highly descriptive story which absorbs the audience into its world, readers will become invested in reading until the very end.”–School Library Connection
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