Diamond Willow
Diamond Willow by Helen Frost, published by Macmillan on May 10, 2011, is a reprint edition comprising 144 pages. This book follows twelve-year-old Willow, who desires to be recognized for her true self while navigating the complexities of growing up. As she grapples with her relationships with her parents and friends, she dreams of mushing dogs to her grandparents’ house. However, a single mistake leads to unexpected challenges, requiring the support of a surprising group of friends to help her find her way.
Readers will discover a unique narrative style, as Helen Frost employs diamond-shaped poems inspired by polished diamond willow sticks to convey Willow’s journey. The hidden messages within these poems delve into her unspoken feelings, offering insight into her struggles with self-esteem and the desire for connection. The story touches on themes of family, friendship, and the importance of self-reliance, all set against a backdrop that reflects elements of Native American culture and the landscapes of the United States.
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There’s
more to me than
most people
see.
Twelve-year-old Willow would rather blend in than stick out. But she still wants to be seen for who she is. She wants her parents to notice that she is growing up. She wants her best friend to like her better than she likes a certain boy. She wants, more than anything, to mush the dogs out to her grandparents’ house, by herself, with Roxy in the lead. But sometimes when it’s just you, one mistake can have frightening consequences . . . And when Willow stumbles, it takes a surprising group of friends to help her make things right again.
Using diamond-shaped poems inspired by forms found in polished diamond willow sticks, Helen Frost tells the moving story of Willow and her family. Hidden messages within each diamond carry the reader further, into feelings Willow doesn’t reveal even to herself.
Diamond Willow is a 2009 Bank Street – Best Children’s Book of the Year.
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