The Storyteller
From National Book Award finalist Brandon Hobson, a kaleidoscopic middle-grade adventure that mixes the anxieties, friendships, and wonders of a Cherokee boy's life with Cherokee history and lore.
Ziggy has ANXIETY. Partly this is because of the way his mind works, and how overwhelmed he can get when other people (especially his classmate Alice) are in the room. And partly it's because his mother disappeared when he was very young, making her one of many Native women who've gone mysteriously missing. Ziggy and his sister, Moon, want answers, but nobody around can give them.
Once Ziggy gets it in his head that clues to his mother's disappearance may be found in a nearby cave, there's no stopping him from going there. Along with Moon, Alice, and his best friend, Corso, he sets out on a mind-bending adventure where he'll discover his story is tied to all the stories of the Cherokees that have come before him.
Ziggy might not have any control over the past -- but if he learns the lessons of the storytellers, he might be able to better shape his future and find the friends he needs.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 224
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338797268
Creator Bio
Brandon Hobson is a critically acclaimed author known for his deeply introspective and thought-provoking works of fiction. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Hobson's writing often explores themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. He received his MFA in Creative Writing from the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop and has since gone on to become a highly respected and award-winning author. His previous works include Where the Dead Sit Talking and Desolation of Avenues Untold. With his latest novel, The Storyteller, Hobson once again showcases his exceptional talent for storytelling and his ability to capture the complexities of the human psyche. He currently resides in New Mexico with his family.
