Why a Booktrail?
A story of a First Nations girl from the Cayuga tribe dealing with bullying
The Mask That Sang
What you need to know before your trail
When Cass’s estranged grandmother unexpectedly leaves her house and savings to Cass and her mom, it is just the thing they need to change their lives. Cass is being bullied at school, and her mom just lost her job–again–so they pack up and move in.
Cass finds an intriguing and powerful mask in her new room, and she is inexplicably drawn to it. A strange relationship grows between Cass and the mask; it sings her songs, shows her visions of past traumas and encourages her to be brave when facing bullies. The mask eventually leads her to discover her own Cayuga heritage and leads her into the arms of a community that’s been waiting for them.
Travel Guide
Six Nations is the largest First Nations reserve in Canada and is apparently the only one that has all six Iroquois nations living together.The Cayuga people are amongst them.
This book is from an author who is herself of Cayuga heritage.
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: The Mask That Sang
Author/ Guide: Susan Currie Destination: Six Nations Reserve Departure Time: 2000s
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