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A review by beyondevak
The Sandy Lake Tragedy: Following in the Footsteps of the Ojibwe by Emily Faith Johnson
informative
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Quick Summary: A Native American history resource for children
My Review: The Sandy Lake Tragedy: Following in the Footsteps of the Ojibwe by Emily Faith Johnson is a 2025 non-fiction release.
In My Own Words: A tragic and haunting history of a beautiful and proud people
My Final Say: America's history of progress in the wave of Manifest Destiny was not as squeaky clean as many historians would have us believe. What happened to the Ojibwe, sadly, tells the truth about the aggressive push to have Native Americans cede their land to a country that proclaims "one nation." The Ojibwe, like so many other people, were wrongly evicted from all that they had ever known. This non-fiction book exposes the unfortunate events associated with their story. This is merely one of many.
I appreciated the book's content. I loved the memorial aspect and its expression of celebrating those who were lost, those who stood strong, and those who fought the good and peaceful, yet necessary fight.
The resilience and courage of the Ojibwe, especially in the face of the great injustices against them, should never be forgotten.
I hope more books like this one can uncover the hidden histories of America's people. There are more stories that need to be told.
Other: The layout of the book was nice. It was simple and easy to follow. The pictures helped to tell the story and provide a reference of sorts. The inclusion of the glossary, timeline, bibliography, and internet sites should prove helpful to young, inquiring minds.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Grades 3-6
Status: Educational
Level: Elementary
My Review: The Sandy Lake Tragedy: Following in the Footsteps of the Ojibwe by Emily Faith Johnson is a 2025 non-fiction release.
In My Own Words: A tragic and haunting history of a beautiful and proud people
My Final Say: America's history of progress in the wave of Manifest Destiny was not as squeaky clean as many historians would have us believe. What happened to the Ojibwe, sadly, tells the truth about the aggressive push to have Native Americans cede their land to a country that proclaims "one nation." The Ojibwe, like so many other people, were wrongly evicted from all that they had ever known. This non-fiction book exposes the unfortunate events associated with their story. This is merely one of many.
I appreciated the book's content. I loved the memorial aspect and its expression of celebrating those who were lost, those who stood strong, and those who fought the good and peaceful, yet necessary fight.
The resilience and courage of the Ojibwe, especially in the face of the great injustices against them, should never be forgotten.
I hope more books like this one can uncover the hidden histories of America's people. There are more stories that need to be told.
Other: The layout of the book was nice. It was simple and easy to follow. The pictures helped to tell the story and provide a reference of sorts. The inclusion of the glossary, timeline, bibliography, and internet sites should prove helpful to young, inquiring minds.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Grades 3-6
Status: Educational
Level: Elementary