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How the Stars Fell Into the Sky: A Navajo Legend
This retelling of a Navajo folktale explains how First Woman tried to write the laws of the land using stars in the sky, only to be thwarted by the trickster Coyote. "Oughton's fine debut provides Desimini with the best vehicle she's had for her spare, powerful style . . . A dramatically handsome setting for an especially noble Native American tale." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer
Book Details
- Publisher: Clarion Books
- Publish Date: Mar 3rd, 1996
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.92in - 7.80in - 0.12in - 0.32lb
- EAN: 9780395779385
- Recommended age: 04-07
- Categories: • Legends, Myths, Fables - General• Native American• Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Cultural
About the Author
Oughton, Jerrie: -
Jerrie Oughton has written several novels for young adults. Her first, Music From a Place Called Half Moon. was awarded the Bank Street College Children's Book Award. She lives with her husband in Lexington, Kentucky.
Praise for this book
"Oughton's fine debut provides Desimini with the best vehicle she's had for her spare, powerful style . . . A dramatically handsome setting for an especially noble Native American tale." Kirkus Reviews with Pointers --