Neewa the Wonder Dog and The Ghost Hunters. Vol. 1 The Mystery of the Indian Medicine Woman is Revealed!
Book Description
This heartwarming tale follows fourteen-year-old Christina and her eleven-year-old sister Jackie as they embark on a transformative 1500-mile journey to Nevada with their father and their beloved coy dog, Neewa. What begins as a ghost hunting adventure becomes something far more profound: a story of family bonds, personal growth, and spiritual awakening.
Through Christina's first-person narrative, readers witness the complex dynamics between two sisters navigating life away from home for the first time. Christina struggles with teenage rebellion while shouldering domestic responsibilities, from preparing meals to baking family pumpkin pies. Meanwhile, she grapples with sibling rivalry and her own insecurities about her appearance compared to her younger sister's natural beauty.
The family's encounters with a Native American tribe introduce powerful spiritual concepts about energy, spirit beings, and the eternal nature of the soul. The sisters learn that spirits can inhabit various forms after death, from butterflies and wolves to the wind itself, offering readers a gentle introduction to indigenous wisdom about the interconnectedness of all life.
Beyond the paranormal elements, this story celebrates the profound love within an imperfect family. Their nightly ritual of sharing "I love yous" creates touching moments that remind readers of life's simple yet essential connections. Through challenges and discoveries, the sisters learn valuable lessons about respect, responsibility, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
This multi-sensory narrative invites readers to experience personal transformation alongside characters who feel authentically human in their struggles and growth.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 260 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Neewa
- ✓ Explore kennel
- ✓ Explore charm
- ✓ Explore American Indians
- ✓ Explore young adult
- ✓ Explore sheriff
- ✓ Explore veterinarian
- ✓ Explore teen
