Stealing

Set in the 1950s, this compelling novel follows Cherokee child Kit Crockett as she faces the challenges of being removed from her family and sent to a religious boarding school, where her heritage is challenged and she endures hardship. As she navigates friendship, adversity, and her own memories, Kit secretly documents her experiences in a journal, uncovering truths about her past and her future. Margaret Verble's vivid storytelling creates an evocative coming-of-age story that explores themes of history, identity, and resilience.