Brave
Perfect for fans of Rain Reign, this middle-grade novel The Brave is about a boy with an OCD issue and his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother.
Collin can't help himself―he has a unique condition that finds him counting every letter spoken to him. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies, and a continual frustration to the adults around him, including his father.
When Collin asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met. She is Ojibwe, and lives on a reservation. Collin arrives in Duluth with his loyal dog, Seven, and quickly finds his mom and his new home to be warm, welcoming, and accepting of his condition.
Collin’s quirk is matched by that of his neighbor, Orenda, a girl who lives mostly in her treehouse and believes she is turning into a butterfly. With Orenda’s help, Collin works hard to overcome his challenges. His real test comes when he must step up for his new friend and trust his new family.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 320
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Square Fish
Language: en
ISBN: 9781250791740
Creator Bio
James Bird is a debut author who grew up in the heart of the Navajo Nation, Arizona. He is a member of the Navajo Nation and is proud of his heritage. He has always been passionate about writing and storytelling, and this passion has led him to pursue a career as a writer. He has a degree in English literature from Arizona State University and has worked as a teacher, journalist, and screenwriter. Brave is his first novel, inspired by his own experiences growing up as a Native American in a predominantly white community. He hopes to inspire and connect with readers through his writing, and to shed light on the unique challenges and triumphs of being a Native American in modern society.
