Cady and the Birchbark Box

Cady Whirlwind Thunder Mysteries, Book 2

By: Ann Dallman

Narrated by: Brandy Thomas

Join Cady and John Ray as they unravel a forgotten mystery....

In Cady and the Birchbark Box, Cady Whirlwind Thunder solves the mystery behind a weathered journal found inside an old birchbark box. Why was the box buried behind a deserted garage? This is the question her friend and "crush", John Ray Chicaug, asks Cady after the two of them find it. And what meaning do the notes in the book have? Cady's grandma and her ever-present companion, a noisy blue jay, encourage her as she puts together the pieces and ultimately restores the reputation of a deceased elder. Cady does all this while navigating through another school year, earning a place on the school's soccer team, continuing to calm her temper, and adjusting to life with a new stepmother and baby brother.

©2022 Ann Dallman (P)2023 Ann Dallman

Critic reviews

Winner of the Historical Society of Michigan's book award for Children & Youth (2022)

"This well-crafted, beautiful novel immerses readers in the elegance of Native American culture as it delivers an emotional, intriguing mystery that readers from middle grade through adults will enjoy. Highly recommended!" (Christine DeSmet, author of the Fudge Shop Mystery series)

Ridiculous

What a ridiculous book. Juvenile, boring and pathetic. I would take a hard pass on this one