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Summary
Thirteen-year-old Chase’s life and identity should be simple. He’s the goalie for his hockey team, the Eagles. He’s Kookum’s youngest grandchild. He’s a boy. He should like girls. Except Chase doesn’t like girls the way that the other boys do, a terrifying fact that he hides from his peers. But Chase’s dreams are troubled by visions of a bear spirit, and the more he tries to hide, the more everything falls apart. With the help of an Elder, and a Two-Spirit mentor, can Chase find the strength to be proud of who he is?
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Reviews
Kirkus: "Highlights the importance of community and cultural connection as roots for embracing one’s identity."
School Library Journal: "Offers valuable insight into Chase’s experience as a gay, Indigenous teen. Hockey and identity collide in this affirming graphic novel about recognizing and valuing one’s authentic self."
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