A young girl receives a special message from a sacred Lakota leader about her power to change the world Twelve-year-old Moraline is about to run away from her problems … again. Ever since her family moved from New York to San Diego, Moraline pushes against a hot dry wind whenever trouble happens. But a chance encounter with a mysterious Lakota spirit in the woods of Northern California puts Moraline on the path toward understanding her power to fight injustice. An impactful story for social justice education, environmental awareness, and racial literacy. Moraline is a thought-provoking story that will inspire a new generation of movers and shakers. —The Children’s Book Review