Title: In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse
Author: Joseph Marshall III
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age: 9-12
Grade Level: 4-8
Lexile Measure: 620
Guided Reading Level: W
Review: This book is a great teaching tool to learn about the life of Crazy Horse, as well as seeing history from the point of view of Native Americans. The author uses the journey of Jimmy and his grandfather to teach this information. The factual and background information is fabulous, and is well supported by the inclusion of the map and glossary, but the story itself sometimes feels strained, as if it is simply a vehicle to provide the information and isn't fully fleshed out. This would be a great book to help support or expand a social studies unit, providing background information that wouldn't be in a textbook.
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age: 9-12
Grade Level: 4-8
Lexile Measure: 620
Guided Reading Level: W
Summary: Jimmy McLean is Lakota, but he doesn't look like the other Lakota students at his school. He has light skin and is often teased. His grandfather decides to take him on a journey to discover his roots, by following in the footsteps of Crazy Horse.
Review: This book is a great teaching tool to learn about the life of Crazy Horse, as well as seeing history from the point of view of Native Americans. The author uses the journey of Jimmy and his grandfather to teach this information. The factual and background information is fabulous, and is well supported by the inclusion of the map and glossary, but the story itself sometimes feels strained, as if it is simply a vehicle to provide the information and isn't fully fleshed out. This would be a great book to help support or expand a social studies unit, providing background information that wouldn't be in a textbook.
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