My Sister the Moon: Amazon.ca: Sue Harrison: Books

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From Publishers Weekly

While it successfully recreates the culture of the whale-hunting Aleuts of 9000 years ago, Harrison's sequel to Mother Earth, Father Sky (600,000 paperback copies in print) lacks the tense grittiness of its predecessor.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

YA-- Set in the prehistoric Aleutian Islands, this is a sequel to Mother Earth, Father Sky (Doubleday, 1990). At her birth, Kiin's father had planned on killing her so that his wife might immediately produce a son. She is saved, however, when the chief claims her as the wife for his infant son. Her life is one of difficulty and abuse--her father beats her regularly and gives her to traders for the night to improve his exchanges--but her inner strength enables her to survive through the turbulent, stormy times. This moving story keeps readers in its grip because every hint of peacefulness is upended by another difficulty. Although YAs will enjoy this novel as much as its predecessor, it is more disturbing as the excellent characterizations involve readers significantly, causing them to share the tense emotional drama with Kiin.
- Jacque line Craig, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It stirs the heart, Aug 20 2004

By	riwaprincess (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Sister the Moon (Library Binding)

I came across Sue Harrisons My Sister the Moon by accident, a friend had left it behind in my home. From the first page to the frantic search for the sequel I absolutely love this book. I felt such a connection with Kiin, because their customs and life are so similar to my own Heritage of being maori. It shows Mana Wahine (Womens Prestige,Power and independence) It is a book that i recommend to my friends and family. I read this book when i seek comfort, solace and relief. It is like an oasis that restores my energy and empowers me to keep doing what i do. Thankyou so much Sue Harrison

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great book, i was very surprised, Mar 26 2004

By	Chelsea G. Humphrey (Hampton, VA USA) - See all my reviews

I actually read Auel's Earth Children's Series before reading anything from Harrison. I didn't expect to find an arthur to capture a story like Auel did, but i was wrong. At first being introduced to Kiin I wasn't impressed. I actually read this one first before reading Mother Earth Father Sky so in the beginning I was lost. Now that I've read the first one everything makes sense. Still I wasn't impressed with the amount of details and not until later did I realize but I was comparing her to Auel, which isn't right. Every writer has their own unique style, and just because Harrison's was different from what i was used to didn't make it bad. I was curious still of what was to come so I continued to read the story. Samiq and Kiin's forbidden love intrigued me and once her brother kidnapped her, i was hooked. The story captured me and brought me along to join the characters on their journey. The more the story flowed the more details were introduced (it just wasn't played out like Auel did), the characters came alive and in simple terms -- i loved it. Then at the end i felt like i was left hanging like the book wasn't finished. Then i found out a third had been published and immediatly i went to the bookstore to find it. I was compelled to have some kind of resolution. That couldn't have been the way it ended, and i was so impatient to read the next in the series, Brother Wind. All around great book. Harrison impressed me.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Undecided, Sep 10 2003

By	Misty (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

As a big Fan of Mother Earth Father Sky, I eagerly looked forward to this book. However I have to admit I was somewhat disappointed. Were as the first book there actually had good and happy scenes, My sister the Moon seemed to carry a very negative side to it. There was very little happiness in it and it really left me undecided if I wanted to read the last book.
The writing was well done but again I think the book could have used more happiness to make it not seem to downwinded.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth Reading
This trilogy by Sue Harrison kept me glued in my chair for days! Her books move more quickly than Jean Auel's, and each book has a plot. They are more than sagas. Read more

Published on April 18 2003 by Eleanor Shumaker

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was wonderful....!!!!
I loved this book. Unfortunately, I jumped right into the middle of the trilogy. A friend gave me this book as a gift and ,I, not knowing this was part of a trilogy... Read more

Published on Dec 18 2001 by Helen

4.0 out of 5 stars My Sister the Moon
As usual, Sue Harrison's books are worth reading. This was added to my collection of her books.

Published on Dec 16 2001 by tuttatx

5.0 out of 5 stars Historical, adventourus, enthralling
Kiin, the abused daughter of Grey Bird. Afraid for her safety, the kind Kayugh promised her father that he'd marry her to one of his boys. Read more

Published on Nov 26 2001 by chanella