Book Excerpt for the Day

    I recognized Saswanna’s father and remember his words.

    “The Spanish took our gifts and left us with war and Black Sleep,” Azaha shouted at the crowd.  “They took our pride, dignity and honor, and in return, gave us a cross.”

    He pointed up at it.  “It may be holy and honorable to the Spanish, but for the people of Casqui, it is the sign of sickness and deceit.”

    The crowd chanted.  “Death to the Spanish.  Death to the Spanish.”

    “Burn it before it destroys us all!” Azaha shouted back.

    (from Storykeeper, by Daniel A. Smith)

     5*/10.  The full review is here.

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