Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Winner of The World Guild Canadian Writing Awards Children's Book category (2006)
To create this enchanting fictional account of how maple syrup might have been first discovered Connie Brummel Crook borrows elements from some of the many prevailing traditional folk takes
In finding this new source of nourishment, her young protagonist, a native boy named Rides the Wind, is able to help his people through a harsh winter
His pride also boosts his confidence in spite of a physical disability, and he is able to rise above the cruel taunts of other children
About the Author
Connie Brummel Crook has written several stories about United Empire Loyalist. She was born in the area where this story takes place and currently lives in Peterborough, Ontario. Flight, Meyers. Creek and the Nellie McClung Trilogy are all novels from Stoddart Kids. Her picture book, Maple Moon is a Storytelling World Honor Title.Connie Brummel Crook has written several stories about United Empire Loyalist. She was born in the area where this story takes place and currently lives in Peterborough, Ontario. Flight, Meyer's Creek and the Nellie McClung Trilogy are all novels from Fitzhenry and Whiteside Kids. Her picture book, Maple Moon is a Storytelling World Honor Title winner.Scott is the illustrator of Beethoven Lives Upstairs.