Heroes of the Water Monster (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062990433)

An unmissable companion to Healer of the Water Monster, which won the American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award, this novel by Navajo author Brian Young tells the story of two contemporary young Navajo heroes--and one water monster--who must learn to work together to save their present world from the lasting hurts of their people's past.

Edward feels ready to move in with his dad's girlfriend and her son, Nathan. He might miss having his dad all to himself, but even if things in their new home are a little awkward, living with Nathan isn't so bad. And Nathan is glad to have found a new guardian for Dew, the young water monster who has been Nathan's responsibility for two years. Now that Nathan is starting to lose his childhood connection to the Holy Beings, Edward will be the one to take over as Dew's next guardian.

But Edward has a lot to learn about taking care of a water monster. And fast. Because Dew's big sister, the powerful Yitoo Bii'aanii, is coming up to Fourth World to instruct Dew after recovering in the Third World for 160 years. She suspects a monstrous and enormous Enemy from the Hero Twins stories has returned and is stealing water from all of the Navajo Nation.

In their search for the Modern Enemy, Nathan, Edward, Dew, and Yitoo must confront their past and their inner selves if they are to save the Fourth World from a devastating disaster.

A riveting, emotionally affecting adventure--and an American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Award Honor Book!

Author: Brian Young
ISBN-10: 0062990438
ISBN-13: 9780062990433
Publisher: Heartdrum
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2023
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.90w x 1.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519682 / Heroes of the Water Monster

Award: American Indian Youth Literature Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2023
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2023 pg. 132
School Library Journal 09/15/2023 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2023 - Superior,Well Above Average