Book Review: Healer of the Water Monster

 

Healer of the Water Monster

by Brian Young

HarperCollins Children's Books 

Heartdrum

 Children's Fiction  |  Middle Grade  |  OwnVoices 

Pub Date 11 May 2021

I am reviewing a copy of Healer of the Water Monster through HarperCollins Children’s Books:

Nathan knows that when he goes to visit his Grandmother Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer, with no electricity or cell service. But he enjoys spending time with Nali and with his uncle Jet, though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him.

While lost in a nearby desert one night, Nathan comes across someone extraordinary: a Holy Being from the Navajo Creation Story, a Water Monster and the water monster is in need of help.

Nathan must now summon all his courage to save his new friend. With the help of other Navajo Holy Beings, Nathan is determined to save the Water Monster, and to support Uncle Jet in healing from his own pain.  

I give Healer of the Water Monster five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!