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Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger book review + discussion

Welcome back, everyone! I'm Paige, and today I'm doing a review of "Sheine Lende" by Darcie Little Badger. In the evolving landscape of middle-grade literature, this author is a beacon of innovative storytelling. Her books offer tales filled with magic and mystery but also profoundly explore themes of cultural identity, family, and the importance of heritage- a unique combination that I'm so excited to talk about in this post. So, what is Sheine Lende about? Well, "Elatsoe" was released first, back in 2020, and introduced a 17-year-old Lipan Apache girl named Elatsoe. She has a unique gift inherited from her ancestors- the ability to summon dead creatures. " Sheine Lende," set to release in April 16, 2024, is a prequel about her great-grandmother , who has the same ability. I read Elatsoe in preparation for this post, but you can understand this book even without reading Elatsoe. the heart of shiene lende Shane, Elatsoe's grandmother, emba