Fire Song

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How can Shane reconcile his feelings for David with his desire for a better life Shane is still reeling from the suicide of his kid sister, Destiny. How could he have missed the fact that she was so sad He tries to share his grief with his girlfriend, Tara, but she's too concerned with her own needs to offer him much comfort. What he really wants

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This complex, well-written debut will resonate with young people . . . A great coming-out novel with Native American protagonists; recommended for all teen collections. School Library Journal, 02/18
Complex, vulnerable emotion is embedded within the specificity of the writing in this dramatic prose debut. Jones avoids clichs of reservation life, humanizing the stories of how his people reconcile the trauma of suicide, missing family members, same-sex relationships, and the isolation of a community left to fend for itself. A touching story that has been a long time coming for the Indigenous community. Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 12/11/17
"A stunning debut. If you loved the movie Fire Song, get ready to swoon over this movie-to-novel adaptation. The tension, beauty, desperation, hunger for someone, hunger for yourself, a family at the crossroads and a highway that's calling--it's all here. Completely riveting. Completely compelling. Adam Garnet Jones, I would follow you and your characters anywhere. Bravo! A literary and unforgettable masterpiece."Richard Van Camp, author of THE LESSER BLESSED
A powerful, challenging book that is full of deeply meaningful turns as it boldly encourages living life to the best of ones abilities. Foreword Reviews, 04/01/18

Author Bio

Adam Garnet Jones (Ka-npawit Iskotk) is a Cree filmmaker and writer. Fire Song is an adaptation of his award-winning feature film of the same name. Adam lives in Toronto, Ontario.