Rating:  Summary: Completely without merit Review: I gave it a star because i think you have to list it with atleast one star. Beyond the historical inacuracies, the sterotypes in the book are horrible. PLEASE, don't get this for your children or even for yourself; it will be a horrible mistake.
Rating:  Summary: Historically Inaccurate and Overtly Stereotypical Review: A book intended for Grades 4-7 (please do not use this book unless you plan on discussing with your students the harmful stereotypes and inaccuracies that are portrayed in every page of this book.)
Ms. Rinaldi uses literary license from several sources such as: The Middle Five: Indian Schoolboys of the Omaha Tribe; My People the Sioux; American Indian Stories which are all books that would promote Native Identity and Self-esteem rather than damage and inflict emotional issues on Native readers. An example: P.37-40
Rating:  Summary: Great book!!!!!!!!! Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!! the reason why i rated it a 4 was because of how sad it was. IT WAS STILL A GOOD BOOK THO!!!! i dont know what these other people are thinking giving it less than 4 stars...i guess they cant handle a sad book. i highly recommend this book!!!!!!!!!!
Rating:  Summary: The Diary of Nannie Litlle Rose Review: The Diary of Nannie Little Rose, a Sioux Girl ƒº This book is wonderful! If you¡¦re looking for a book that¡¦s funny, sad, and has a little bit of history, than you¡¦ll love this one. It has funny moments, hardships, and a wonderful meaning to it. Made to go to a white mans school, change her name, and cut her hair Nannie Little Rose, goes through hard times, and has to make a decision. Should she go work for the Quakers, and leave her friend behind, or stay at school. What will she do? Find out by reading this one- of- a- kind- book! ƒº ƒº All Indians were forced on reservations where they were given very little food to eat. Then a white man came, and told the Indians that some of their children have a chance to go to a white mans school to get a better education. They were forced to cut their hair, change their names, and wear citizens¡¦ clothes; some of the Indian girls decide that they won¡¦t forget their past. But, when a Sioux Chief comes to take the children away, will Nannie go or stay? ƒº ƒº Personally, I really liked the book. It was the best book I¡¦ve read. I read lots of books, and like all of them, and I really like this one. I recommend this book to any one who enjoys a good laugh, and some history in the back, too! It¡¦s great, and hopefully you¡¦ll take my advice, and read it. If you don¡¦t like it, at least you gave it a chance.
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