Stories from Native North America (Multicultural Stories)

Stories from Native North America (Multicultural Stories)

by Cohoe Jerry (Author)

Synopsis

Storyteller based at the Ute Mountain Tribe reservation and immersed in Native American society.



Artist a member of the Dine people, working in the artistic tradition of Native North America.



Combines ghost stories, creation myths, hero stories, traditional tals and tales in a modern setting.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 15 Jun 2006

ISBN 10: 0750224339
ISBN 13: 9780750224338

Media Reviews
This series provides a good introduction to the wealth of stories to be found around the world, and would make a good addition to a primary school library. * Armadillo, Autumn 00 *
Desirable and collectable [...] What makes them work is their integrity and synergy as a series. [...] These stories cannot fail to stimulate your child's imagination and sense of wonder. * Children's books in Ireland, Dec 00 *
A delightful collection [...] The illustrations are beautifully researched and executed, with many details. [...] This book would be an excellent addition to the myths and legends section of a children's library. * The School Librarian, Winter 00 *
The selection of stories is interesting, and these books would be of great value in class. * Books in schools 2000, Issue 82 *
Author Bio
Linda Raczek: Linda Raczek has lived on teh Ute Mountain Tribe reservation for many years. She was, until three years ago, the tribe's family attorney, but is now a full-time writer. She has had several stories published in the USA; this is the first of her books to be commissioned by a UK publisher., Jerry Cohoe: Jerry Cohoe is a member of the Dine people. He is a part-time artist who also holds down a day job and teaches Navajo at night school. This is his first full book, although his work has been exhibited and published regularly in the USA. ILLUSTRATOR Jerry Cohoe is a member of the Dine people. He is a part-time artist who also holds down a day job and teaches Navajo at night school. This is his first full book, although his work has been exhibited and published regularly in the USA.