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Healer of the Water Monster

By: Brian Young
Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
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Brian Young’s powerful debut novel tells of a seemingly ordinary Navajo boy who must save the life of a Water Monster - and comes to realize he’s a hero at heart.

When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer, with no electricity or cell service. Still, he loves spending time with Nali and with his uncle, Jet, though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him.

One night, while lost in the nearby desert, Nathan finds someone extraordinary: a Holy Being from the Navajo Creation Story - a Water Monster - in need of help.

Now Nathan must summon all his courage to save his new friend. With the help of other Navajo Holy Beings, Nathan is determined to save the Water Monster, and to support Uncle Jet in healing from his own pain.

The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young listeners, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.

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©2021 Brian Young (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Family Life Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories Multigenerational Family Native American Scary Stories Science Fiction & Fantasy United States Scary Heartfelt Indigenous Authors Native American Folklore
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Engaging Story • Relatable Characters • Cultural Representation • Imaginative Storytelling • Emotional Resonance
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I loved this story! the Author/Narrator was great delivering the emotions through his story telling.

Excellent Story!

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Navajo friends recommended this author to me & I am head over heels for the storytelling and the blending of tradition and current issues. I am invested, Nathan has an Inupiaq Auntie in me! I can see him becoming a scientist & helping remediate polluted land for the Navajo and across Indian country, as a healer and Medicine Man, as an amazing parent, and as a leader! Thank you Brian Young- very much looking forward to all of your storytelling creations.

Nathan!

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As a Native woman, I wish there had been more stories like this! In the author notes, Brian Young writes that this is exactly why he wrote this story. Healer of the Water Monster is amazing and filled with so many relatable hopes, obstacles, and lessons that that will encourage our Native youth to keep presevering. Brian Young bise: (thank you)

Indigenous YA gem

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A skillful, imaginative, smart story that speaks deep truths to many ages and cultures.

Delightful

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I really enjoyed the spiritual aspect of this book. I also enjoyed the conflict between those who believe and those who don't.

Very interesting!

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Amazing discriptions! Fantastic storytelling!! Finally, a Diné (Navajo) character & story that other Diné can easily identify with on so many levels! This is great for ALL ages and backgrounds! A definite must! ❤

Looooooved it!

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The narrator helped make this story more! He worked with the author to make sure all the words were pronounced correctly. He brought the story to life. The story itself was also beautiful and empowering. Highly recommend.

Absolutely Amazing

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I haven’t had this kind of craving to want to know what’s next in a book for a very long time!

So engaged I forgot where I was at

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Over all so well told, the reader brought the characters to life! It really captivates. Ahe hee’ nizhonigoh inlaa shikis, I can’t wait for the next one!

Nizhoni hey!

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We the dínè people need books such as this well written book. I appreciate how you were do articulate in the story. Please with our healers consent we need more books such as the one you have written for our people.

Loved your story!

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