Drawing from the many strands that make up the blanket we call Native American, Bruchac sets these tales within the context of a conversation between Little Turtle and his uncle, Old Bear. Then each story is told in the form of a poem. Those who know Bruchac as a writer and storyteller may be surprised to learn that he is also a very accomplished poet.
The book includes a guide to the pronunciation of names, as well as a map showing the home regions of tribes that populated North America.
Michael Williams is a storyteller, author, and United Methodist pastor in Nashville, Tennessee.
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