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Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back
A Native American Year of Moons
By Bruchac, Joseph & London, Jonathan & Locker, Thomas
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-39922-141-5
- Publisher
- New York : Philomel Books, c1992.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 1992
K-Gr 4 The book opens with an Abenaki storyteller explaining to his grandson that just as there are always 13 scales on "Old Turtle's back," there are 13 moons in a year, each of which has a name and a story. The poetic tales and corresponding paintings that follow represent myths or legends of different Native American tribes. Although the language of these poems is not particularly memorable or childlike, it does evoke images and passes on some of the traditions of the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
