My Place Among Them by J. Stanion Receives 2023 HFC Highly Recommended 5-Star Award
United States, 20th Sep 2024, –
My Place Among Them, a novel by J. Stanion, has been awarded the 2023 HFC “Highly Recommended” 5-Star Award. This recognition highlights the novel’s contribution to historical fiction and its portrayal of Indigenous history. The Historical Fiction Company (HFC) praised the novel for its in-depth research and narrative, stating, “The beautiful story told within My Place Among Them, combined with the in-depth research and beautiful prose of the author, earns this book a five out of five rating. It is incredibly well done, and Stanion has created a touching novel that does Indigenous history justice.”
The novel, based on a manuscript written by Stanion’s great-grandfather, explores the life of John Iron Horse, a twelve-year-old boy who survives the massacre ...