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Race to the Sun

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Rebecca Roanhorse

Race to the Sun

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Navajo Lands • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay discovers she can detect monsters, leading her on a quest to rescue her kidnapped father from the evil Mr. Charles. With her brother Mac and friend Davery, Nizhoni seeks Spider Woman and weapons to defeat the shapeshifting monsters, paralleling the Navajo hero twins' tale. The narrative discusses racist rhetoric, violence, and parental abandonment, and it references anti-gay rhetoric.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Exciting

Inspirational

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

6,519 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rebecca Roanhorse's Race to the Sun captivates readers with its blend of Navajo mythology and modern adventure. Praises highlight its strong lead character and cultural authenticity. However, some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it is lauded for its compelling narrative and diverse representation, making it a vivid read for middle graders.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Race to the Sun?

A reader who enjoys Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse is typically a middle-grade student who revels in fast-paced fantasy adventures with strong, diverse protagonists. Fans of Rick Riordan's works, particularly his Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, will find similar appeal in Roanhorse's Navajo mythology-inspired narrative.

4.4

6,519 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Navajo Lands • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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