by Paul Pitts
Ages: 8-14
Brandon Rogers is a 12 year old American Indian and self-proclaimed underachiever. His father had left his heritage behind during college and Brandon had grown up in suburbs. Brandon just wanted to a regular kid. Then, his grandfather moved off the reservation into the bottom bunk of Brandon's room. Brandon finds it difficult to deal with chanting at night and getting up before the sunrise to run. He learns the importance of embracing his heritage without giving up the new.
The book is a great insight into the southwest American Indian culture. It is an inspiring story about a young boy learning about his background. A grandfather wanting to share his story and a father than learns a lesson about how to love the new and old ways of life.
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