| Maple Moon Contributor(s): Brummel Crook, Connie (Author), Cameron, Scott (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0773760989 ISBN-13: 9780773760981 Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1999 Annotation: "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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American |
| Dewey: E |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 8.13" W x 11.11" (0.33 lbs) 30 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 35366 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brummel Crook, Connie: - Connie Brummel Crook; illustrations by Scott Cameron |