Young Adult Fiction Aboriginal & Indigenous
Creeboy
- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2022
- Category
- Aboriginal & Indigenous, General, General (see also headings under Social Topics), General (see also headings under Family), General (see also headings under Family), Canada, General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Recommended Age
- 13 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Reading age
- 13 to 18
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459416796
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $12.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459416789
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $16.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781459416819
- Publish Date
- Aug 2022
- List Price
- $27.99 USD
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Description
“…the resentment and redemption narrative is strong and the action consistent. Recommended.” — School Library Journal
Sixteen-year-old Josh is no stranger to gang life. His dad, the leader of the Warriors, a gang on their reserve, is in jail, and Josh’s older brother has taken charge.
Josh’s mom has made it clear the Warriors and their violence aren’t welcome in her home — Josh’s dad and brother included. She wants Josh to focus on graduating high school. Josh is unsure whether gang life is for him — that is until gang violence arrives on his doorstep.
Turning to the Warriors, Josh, now known as “Creeboy,” starts down the path to becoming a full gang member — cutting himself off from his friends, family and community outside the gang.
It’s harder than ever for Creeboy to envision a different future for himself. Will anything change his mind?
About the author
TERESA WOUTERS is a Métis teacher, musician, actress, TV personality, public speaker and writer. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies, a Bachelor of Education degree and a Master's in Creative Writing (MFA). Teresa lives in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Editorial Reviews
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School Library Journal
This novel is an important read for a better understanding of gang power and life in an Indigenous community plagued by poverty and a lack of opportunities.
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