Description
Cass and her mom have always stood on their own against the world. Then Cass learns she had a grandmother, one who was never part of her life, one who has just died and left her and her mother the first house they could call their own. But with it comes more questions than answers: Why is her Mom so determined not to live there? Why was this relative kept so secret? And what is the unusual mask, forgotten in a drawer, trying to tell her? Strange dreams, strange voices, and strange incidents all lead Cass closer to solving the mystery and making connections she never dreamed she had.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 13
- Grade:
- 5 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Editorial Review
Currie offers a light, bittersweet story, filtered through the innocence of children, that comes full circle. She does this with an ease that is endearing and educational.... Drawing on her own experience discovering her Cayuga identity, Currie offers a tender, resonant tale.
— Kirkus Reviews
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The Mask That Sang
The Mask That Sang is the winner of Second Story Press’ Aboriginal Writing Contest. In the novel, the discovery of an Iroquois mask sets young Cass on a journey to self-discovery, as she uncovers secrets about her ancestry and her Indigenous heritage. The novel will provide middle school readers with insight into mother-daughter relationships, the impact of poverty on families and relationships, and the resonating impact of the past.
Source: Association of Canadian Publishers. Diversity Collection Selection 2017.
