Books matching: underdog supporting characters
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Save:"Moon of the Crusted Snow" by Waubgeshig Rice is a post-apocalyptic novel set in a remote Anishinaabe community in northern Ontario. The story follows Evan Whitesky and his family as they navigate the sudden loss of electricity, cell phone service, and contact with the outside world. As the community faces a harsh winter and the arrival of white strangers, tensions rise, survival becomes uncertain, and the characters must confront the challenges of the new world they find themselves in. The writing style is described as spare yet effective, with a focus on building tension and creating a sense of foreboding that keeps readers engaged.
A crack echoed through the boreal landscape, a momentary chaos in the still afternoon air. In the near distance, a large bull moose fell to its side. Evan Whitesky stood and looped his rifle around hi... - #2
Save:Valiant by Sarah McGuire is a fantasy adventure that reimagines the tale of the Brave Little Tailor through the eyes of a teenage daughter, Saville. Forced to take her father's place as a tailor to survive, Saville disguises herself as a boy named Avi to work for the king. As she faces a giant army led by a formidable antagonist, Saville must outsmart them with the help of new friends and her own cunning tricks. The story unfolds with action, magic, and a race against time, all narrated in a first-person style that captures the emotional journey of the protagonist.
After two hours, Reggen grew larger, its walls distinct. The sight wore against me, like a stone in my boot. We were traveling through tilled fields, dark and stubbly, with black, frostbitten stalks. ...
