Moki

by Grace Jackson Penney

Moki is tired of watching while the Cheyenne boys her age learn to fish and hunt, and have adventures. She wants to do something important, too -- but how can she, when girls are expected to take care of their little brothers and stay quiet? Moki remains every bit as appealing as it was when first published in 1960.

Genres: Historical Fiction

Library Binding

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Bren fall in love with the sea. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can not believe this beautiful book does not have one written review. I will have to remedy that.

This book is about Moki..a young native american girl with a soul as free as a bird. She wants to live the life she sees her father, brother and other members of her native american tribe living. She is not happy in her role as young female.

I adored this book as a kid and it is every bit as wonderful as an adult.

Read it and see the world through Moki's eyes. She is a kind girl but sassy and free spirited and does not understand why things have to be the way they are.

This book is full of beautiful descriptive prose You will get to know Moki, her tribe and the beautiful open country that is theirs. I have always had an interest in Native American culture and this is one of the first book I ever on that culture.

SPOILERS:

There is some sadness and tragedy in this book and I want to stress that because it isn't all sweetness and light. But Moki remains a nostalgic read for me and a wonderfully written beautiful book which I am happy to recommend.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as a kid and I loved it!!

[Robert Ruesch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. The descriptions of the characters was excellent and the storyline tremendous. The plot twist at the end was a wonderful surprise.
Well worth the read!