43 pages • 1 hour read
Christine DayI Can Make This Promise
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day follows 12-year-old Edie Green in Seattle as she discovers her hidden Indigenous heritage, her mother’s history, and the life of her grandmother over the course of a week in July. Edie's journey of self-discovery revolves around family secrets, identity, and understanding her cultural roots. The story integrates real Indigenous history and themes of belonging and acceptance. Both historical and contemporary anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination, along with the impacts of cultural genocide and familial separation, are referenced in the book.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Christine Day’s I Can Make This Promise receives acclaim for its poignant exploration of identity and cultural heritage. Critics praise the relatable protagonist and well-crafted narrative, though some note a predictable plot. The book is celebrated for its authentic representation of Native American experiences, making it a valuable read despite minor criticisms.
Who Should Read I Can Make This Promise?
Readers of I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day will enjoy heartfelt, culturally rich stories about identity and family. This middle-grade novel will captivate fans of Front Desk by Kelly Yang and The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore with its poignant exploration of heritage and self-discovery.
288
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • Contemporary
2019
Middle grade
8-12 years
HL610L
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