My Heart Is on the Ground: The Diary of Nannie Little Rose Sioux Girl
My Heart Is on the Ground: The Diary of Nannie Little Rose Sioux Girl
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Condition Notes: Contains minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in good shape. Binding is tight.
Author(s): Ann RinaldiEdition: Dear America
Print: 1st Print
Publication year: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN:This historical epistolary novel is presented as the private diary of a twelve-year-old Lakota girl who is taken from her traditional homeland in 1880 to attend the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania. The fictionalized journal tracks her daily experiences as the institution systematically strips away her native identity, forcing her to change her name to Nannie Little Rose, cut her hair, abandon her native language, and adapt to rigid, military-style discipline and manual labor. Through her personal observations, the text contrasts her deep longing for her family and her memories of life on the plains with the harsh realities of forced assimilation, disease outbreak, and the structural pressures aimed at destroying her cultural heritage. The volume functions as an objective, intimate coming-of-age chronicle that introduces young readers to a controversial and painful chapter of American history, exploring the struggle to maintain inner identity and resilience in the face of institutional erasure.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
