Shi-Shi-Etko is a Children's book by Nicola I Campbell.
The book if about a little Native American girl named Shi-Shi-Etko ("She Who Loves To Play In The Water") who, in four days, is due to leave her home and family for an Indian Residential School, which is required by law. So, with no other choice, she decides to make the most of what little time she has left with her family. Enjoying time with her parents and grandparents before she has to leave them for who knows how long.
The book was released on July 3rd, 2005.
Shi-Shi-Etko contains examples of:
- Name That Unfolds Like Lotus Blossom: It's stated before the story starts that Shi-Shi-Etko means "She Who Loves To Play In The Water".
- One-Word Title: If one counts three hyphenated words as one word, this trope is in play to them.
- Protagonist Title: Shi-Shi-Etko is the name of a little Native American girl.
