{"product_id":"healer-of-the-water-monster","title":"Healer of the Water Monster","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHealer of the Water Monster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrian Young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eDiscover the award-winning middle grade novel \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHealer of the Water Monster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrian Young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a heartfelt coming-of-age story rooted in Navajo tradition, healing, and the power of courage. Winner of the American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Middle Grade Book, this beautifully written novel blends contemporary life with Indigenous mythology in an unforgettable journey of self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eWhen Nathan visits his grandmother on the Navajo reservation for the summer, he expects quiet days filled with family time and desert landscapes. But everything changes when he becomes lost in the desert and encounters something extraordinary—a Water Monster, a Holy Being from Navajo Creation stories, who is in desperate need of help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eAs Nathan forms a bond with this mythical being, he is drawn into a mission far greater than himself. With guidance from other Holy Beings and support from his family, he must find the courage to help restore balance and healing not only to the Water Monster, but also to the people he loves, including his struggling Uncle Jet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eRich in culture, spirituality, and emotional depth, \u003cem data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eHealer of the Water Monster\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful story about identity, resilience, and the strength found in tradition and community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Young","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50258273009857,"sku":"9780062990419","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/7767\/2385\/files\/healer-of-the-water-monster.jpg?v=1779677961","url":"https:\/\/thebookmatters.com\/products\/healer-of-the-water-monster","provider":"The Bookmatters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}