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Race to the sun / Rebecca Roanhorse.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Los Angeles : Disney Hyperion, 2020Copyright date: ©2019Edition: First editionDescription: 298 pages ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781368024662
  • 1368024661
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Guided by her Navajo ancestors, seventh-grader Nizhoni Begay discovers she is descended from a holy woman and destined to become a monsterslayer, starting with the evil businessman who kidnapped her father. Includes glossary of Navajo terms.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy Roanhors Rebecca Available 33111009423142
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy Roanhors Rebecca Available 33111009591252
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy Roanhors Rebecca Available 33111008993541
Total holds: 1

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Turns out he's Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Nizhoni knows he's a threat, but her father won't believe her.

When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says "Run!", the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that can only be accomplished with the help of Dine Holy People, all disguised as quirky characters. Their aid will come at a price- the kids must pass a series of trials in which it seems like nature itself is out to kill them. If Nizhoni, Mac, and Davery can reach the House of the Sun, they will be outfitted with what they need to defeat the ancient monsters Mr. Charles has unleashed. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be . . .

Timeless themes such as the importance of family and respect for the land resonate in this funny, fast-paced, and exciting quest adventure set in the American Southwest.

"Rick Riordan Presents."

Includes an introduction by Rick Riordan, a glossary of Navajo words, and an author's note on ethnic heritage and representation.

Guided by her Navajo ancestors, seventh-grader Nizhoni Begay discovers she is descended from a holy woman and destined to become a monsterslayer, starting with the evil businessman who kidnapped her father. Includes glossary of Navajo terms.

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