Synopses & Reviews
With grace and drama, Abenaki poet and author Joseph Bruchac retells traditional native legends of ten of Americaand#8217;s most awe-inspiring natural landscapes. These wise stories, together with Thomas Lockerand#8217;s luminous paintings, evoke the essential spiritual power of the earth. A full-color map charting the homelands of nearly two hundred North American tribes is included. and#8220;An excellent choice that will provoke both introspection and discussion.and#8221;--
The Horn BookReview
and#8220;An excellent choice that will provoke both introspection and discussion.and#8221;and#8212;The Horn Book
and#8220;Offers readers new perspectives on the natural world and an excellent curricular connection. A solid addition for school and public libraries.and#8221;and#8212;Booklist
Synopsis
The silent stories of our ancient land and its native peoples are given voice in reverential prose poems and radiant paintings.
About the Author
JOSEPH BRUCHAC is a poet, storyteller, and author of more than sixty books for children and adults who has received many literary honors, including the American Book Award and the PEN Syndicated Fiction Award. He is of Abenaki and Slovak heritage, and lives in Greenfield Center, New York.THOMAS LOCKER has written and illustrated many award-winning books for children, including the companion titles Water Dance and Mountain Dance. He lives in Stuyvesant, New York.