Shadow Brothers

by Ann Edwards Cannon

Book Overview

High school junior Marcus feels his entire world changing around him as Henry, the Navajo foster brother who has lived with him since the age of seven, starts to change his personality and wonder if he should return to his family's reservation in another state.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440803284
• ISBN13: 9780440803287
• Release Date: June 1992
• Publisher: Bantam Books

Customer Reviews

The Shadow Brothers

I really liked this book. We had to read it for school, in English class. It's about two boys who are juniors in high school, except the book is geared towards younger grades (we read it in seventh grade) so that's kind of strange. Anyway, Marcus Jenkins and his family had a Navaho boy come live with them as a foster son. Henry Yazzie, who was the son of Marcus's father's friend Lenny, was the kid. He and Marcus were best friends. Now, they're sixteen, and they're starting to grow apart. Henry starts to date Celia Cunningham, an "insincere" popular girl at their school, Wakara High. Marcus is starting to feel lonely, and Henry starts to wonder more about his Navaho heritage. Anyway, you should read the book for the rest of the plot. I loved it!

the shadow brothers

Well first of all I think the book was ok the people that odopted Henry Yazzie,marcuses family brought him home one day.Marcus got along with him quickly.Then they were teens before they knew it.now they have got their own problems.Henry is not spending much time with him any more. I liked it because it had a good sense of humor.I like the characters in it.it was a good book to read.I enjoied it because of marcuses lists.I would recommend this book to people who like a good sense of humor in books.

shadow brothers

Shadow brothers was an exciting book. There was ups and downs like everyday life. I reccommend this book to kids who like excitement and real life experiances.

Shadow brothers ,a.e cannon

the book was mainly about how Henry & Marcus went through their lives together in school.the way they get through each other dating, & not getting angry or get sad at each other.Like how Marcus had to get through folowing in Henry's shadow. How Henry had to get along (or try to get along) folowing in Frank's shadow because of him losing to him several times. Mostly how Henry & Marcus keep their friendship going. one reason i liked the book are i connect with Marcus by feeling like iam folowing in a persons shadow. Henry i can connect with because some people folow in my shadow as well.

Living in Shadows

The search for personal identity, heritage, and the desire toachieve dreams are all sub-topics that are introduced in A.E. Canon'snovel for young adults called "The Shadow Brothers." Marcus and his Navaho foster brother Henry have a close friendship and sibling relationship. However, Marcus struggles to find his own identity because he feels he is lost in Henry's shadow of intelligence, good-nature, popularity, and great ability to run. Marcus also struggles with the choice of defining and learning more about his Navaho heritage versus accepting a great job opportunity. I believe "The Shadow Brothers" is a great book for young readers. They will be able to relate to the characters and events in their lives such as growing up, following your dreams, having a crush, and facing competition. A.E. Canon also cleverly plants a seed and enables young children to begin thinking about relevant issues such as race and assimilation. Young reader have the opportunity also to learn more about individuals of different heritages. And as equally important as the content of the book, "The shadow Brothers" is a fast-paced,witty,narrative that is sure to entertain.