100 pages • 3 hours read
Darcie Little BadgerElatsoe
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger follows 17-year-old Ellie, who is determined to investigate her cousin Trevor's suspicious death with the aid of family, friends, and her ghost dog, Kirby, in an alternate America filled with magic, monsters, and interdimensional beings. The novel explores themes of grief, family, love, justice, and empowerment without graphic content.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Darcie Little Badger’s Elatsoe is praised for its creative blend of Lipan Apache culture and speculative fiction, offering a fascinating protagonist and strong representation. The narrative’s mix of mystery and supernatural elements captivates readers, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it is lauded for its originality and cultural richness.
Who Should Read Elatsoe?
Readers who enjoy contemporary fantasies with strong female leads and rich cultural elements will love Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger. Fans of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and Shadowshaper will appreciate its blend of Indigenous lore with a modern-day supernatural mystery.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Fantasy
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Magical Realism
LGBTQ
Grief / Death
Race / Racism
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Emotions/Behavior: Revenge
Emotions/Behavior: Grief