Book Description
for Moraline by Cintia Alfonso Fior
From the Publisher
A young girl receives a special message from a sacred Lakota leader about her power to change the world …
Twelve-year-old Moraline is about to run away from her problems … again. Ever since her family moved from New York to San Diego, Moraline pushes against a hot dry wind whenever trouble happens. But a chance encounter with a mysterious Lakota spirit in the woods of Northern California puts Moraline on the path toward understanding her power to fight injustice.
An impactful story for social justice education, environmental awareness, and racial literacy.
“Moraline is a thought-provoking story that will inspire a new generation of movers and shakers”.
—The Children’s Book Review
“Moraline is an extremely powerful story, as it aims to equip children with the right way to handle their emotions and teach them how to understand and deal with different forms of conflict and situations. This is a highly recommended tale”.
—Reader's Favorite Review
“Fior has skillfully created strong, complex, relatable characters in her racially diverse cast. Her descriptions of Amani’s disquietude about being discriminated against are powerful and sensitive”.
—The BlueInk Review
“With its helpful list of social justice resources, Moraline is a gentle, empowering novel in which young advocates find their work enhanced by moments of magic”.
— Foreword Clarion Book Review