About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels discouraged by a physical limitation or feels they cannot keep up with peers in traditional ways. In a culture that prizes the physical prowess of hunters and warriors, a young boy with severe nearsightedness must find a different way to prove his worth. By learning to listen and perceive what others overlook, he discovers that his disability is actually a doorway to a unique and powerful gift. Set in a pre-contact Indigenous community, this story explores themes of self-confidence, identity, and the true meaning of vision. It is a quiet, contemplative read for children ages 8 to 12. You might choose it to help a child reframe their own challenges as hidden strengths or to introduce a beautifully realized historical perspective on disability and belonging.
