Sing Down the Moon is a 1970 children’s novel by Scott O’Dell. It tells the story of Bright Morning, a young Navajo girl, whose peaceful life is shattered by the arrival of American soldiers. The narrative follows her forced removal from her homeland and the hardships she endures on the Long Walk, a tragic chapter in Navajo history.
This Newbery Honor-winning novel offers valuable insights into Native American culture and history, specifically the Navajo perspective during the mid-19th century. It provides a poignant depiction of the displacement and suffering inflicted upon the Navajo people. By humanizing a historical event through the eyes of a young girl, the narrative fosters empathy and understanding of a frequently marginalized perspective.
