I AM APACHE

A novel by Tanya Landman

I AM APACHE is an engaging story written for young adults by Tanya Landman. Here we follow the story of Siki, a nineteenth-century Apache girl who describes the events of her teen years, from her young brother’s death during a Mexican raid, through her work to become a full-fledged warrior, to the death of her mentor. Siki describes relationships among her own people, including a rogue peer who leaves the tribe rather than submit to its code of honor and her own acceptance as a female warrior. She also skillfully weaves interactions between the Apache, Mexicans, and “White Eyes” into her story. With an eloquent voice and a dignified pace, Landman creates a credible and artistic story with excellent characterization and engaging psychological and sociopolitical questions. Although I AM APACHE has special appeal for historical and western fiction readers, this well-written novel also has much to offer those who are not genre readers.

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