This “outstanding book of the year” and Newbery Honor novel brings to life the nineteenth century forced migration of the Navajos from their Arizona homeland (New York Times).In this powerful novel based on historical events, the Navajo tribe's forced march from their homeland to Fort Sumner is dramatically and courageously narrated by young Bright Morning.Like the author's Newbery Medal-winning classic Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell's Sing Down the Moon is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage.“A poignantly moving first-person story about Navaho life in the mid-1860s.” —Booklist“Beautifully written, immensely moving, Sing Down the Moon is a memorable reading experience—for any age.” —Book World“The very simplicity of the writing, at times almost terse, makes more vivid the tragedy of the eviction and the danger and triumph of the return. Recommend.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
