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Death Of The Iron Horse
Par Paul Goble. 1993
The Iron Horse was coming...Thundering and panting and breathing black smoke, it was a fearsome thing. The Cheyenne people had…
never seen a steam locomotive before, and it terrified them. Would it come right over the hill, into their camp, just as the relentless soldiers and white settlers had done before? Powerful words and pictures tell the true story of August 7, 1867 -- the only time an "Iron Horse" was derailed by Native Americans. It is a tale of courage and pride and of a people caught up in an unequal struggle to preserve their sacred way of life.People Of The Morning Star (North America's Forgotten Past #21)
Par W. Michael Gear, Kathleen O'Neal Gear. 2014
Award-winning archaeologists and New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear begin the…
stunning saga of the North American equivalent of ancient Rome in People of the Morning Star. The city of Cahokia, at its height, covered more than six square miles around what is now St. Louis and included structures more than ten stories high. Cahokian warriors and traders roamed from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. What force on earth would motivate hundreds of thousands of people to pick up, move hundreds of miles, and once plopped down amidst a polyglot of strangers, build an incredible city? A religious miracle: the Cahokians believed that the divine hero Morning Star had been resurrected in the flesh. But not all is fine and stable in glorious Cahokia. To the astonishment of the ruling clan, an attempt is made on the living god's life. Now it is up to Morning Star's aunt, Matron Blue Heron, to keep it quiet until she can uncover the plot and bring the culprits to justice. If she fails, Cahokia will be torn asunder in warfare, rage, and blood as civil war consumes them all.John Billington, Friend of Squanto
Par Clyde Robert Bulla. 1956
The Birchbark House (Birchbark House #1)
Par Louise Erdrich. 1999
Omakayas, a seven-year-old Native American girl of the Ojibwa tribe, lives through the joys of summer and the perils of…
winter on an island in Lake Superior in 1847. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 4-5 at http://www.corestandards.org.]Mystic Dreamers (Mystic Dreamers #1)
Par Rosanne Bittner. 1999
Mystic Dreamers, book 1 of the 3-part series, begins an intriguing historically accurate tale that describes how dreams and visions…
remain significant to Native Americans as part of the mystic circle of birth, life, death, and rebirth. Readers will understand why even today many Native Americans still turn to important prayer rituals, including physical sacrifices to find guidance in their lives.Moonstick: The Seasons Of The Sioux (Trophy Picture Bks.)
Par John Sandford, Eve Bunting. 1997
"My father cuts a moon-counting stick that he keeps in our tipi. At the rising of the first moon he…
makes a notch in it. "A new beginning for the young buffalo, " he says. "And for us." In this beautifully written story by acclaimed author Eve Bunting, a young boy comes of age under the thirteen moons of the Sioux year. With each notch in his father's moon-counting stick, the boy marvels at the world around him, observing the sometimes subtle, sometimes remarkable changes in the seasons and in his own tribe's way of living. With rich and carefully researched paintings by artist John Sandford, "Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux is a glorious picture book about one boy's journey toward manhood.Indian Horse: A Novel
Par Richard Wagamese. 2018
Saul Indian Horse is a child when his family retreats into the woods. Among the lakes and the cedars, they…
attempt to reconnect with half-forgotten traditions and hide from the authorities who have been kidnapping Ojibway youth. But when winter approaches, Saul loses everything: his brother, his parents, his beloved grandmother--and then his home itself. Alone in the world and placed in a horrific boarding school, Saul is surrounded by violence and cruelty. At the urging of a priest, he finds a tentative salvation in hockey. Rising at dawn to practice alone, Saul proves determined and undeniably gifted. His intuition and vision are unmatched. His speed is remarkable. Together they open doors for him: away from the school, into an all-Ojibway amateur circuit, and finally within grasp of a professional career. Yet as Saul's victories mount, so do the indignities and the taunts, the racism and the hatred--the harshness of a world that will never welcome him, tied inexorably to the sport he loves. Spare and compact yet undeniably rich, Indian Horse is at once a heartbreaking account of a dark chapter in our history and a moving coming-of-age story.Hearts Unbroken
Par Cynthia Leitich Smith. 2018
When Louise Wolfe’s first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people in front of her, she breaks things off and…
dumps him over e-mail. It’s her senior year, anyway, and she’d rather spend her time with her family and friends and working on the school newspaper. The editors pair her up with Joey Kairouz, the ambitious new photojournalist, and in no time the paper’s staff find themselves with a major story to cover: the school musical director’s inclusive approach to casting The Wizard of Oz has been provoking backlash in their mostly white, middle-class Kansas town. From the newly formed Parents Against Revisionist Theater to anonymous threats, long-held prejudices are being laid bare and hostilities are spreading against teachers, parents, and students — especially the cast members at the center of the controversy, including Lou’s little brother, who’s playing the Tin Man. As tensions mount at school, so does a romance between Lou and Joey — but as she’s learned, “dating while Native” can be difficult. In trying to protect her own heart, will Lou break Joey’s?Savage Liberty: A Mystery Of Revolutionary America (The Mystery of Colonial America Series #5)
Par Eliot Pattison. 2018
A Publishers Weekly Best Mystery of the Year in the series praised as &“The Last of the Mohicans meets Braveheart,…
with a curious dash of CSI&” (Entertainment Weekly). When a ship arriving from London explodes in Boston Harbor, both the peace of the colonial city and exiled Scotsman Duncan McCallum&’s life are shattered. Summoned by John Hancock to a beach awash with the bodies of the victims, Duncan discovers that the ship was sabotaged. Hancock refuses to let him take evidence to the authorities, for this is 1768 and relations with the government are sour. Fearing that the intrigues of Hancock and the Sons of Liberty might set the colonies ablaze, Duncan relentlessly pursues the truth, only to be falsely charged with treason and murder. With the help of Ethan Allen, aged natives, and outlawed Jesuits, he survives scalp hunters, imprisonment, and his own spiritual crisis, only to realize he cannot resolve the terrible crimes until he first understands the emerging truths about freedom in the American colonies. &“Pattison has few peers when it comes to integrating historical events into a complex but plausible whodunit plot.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Prepare to be immersed in this story of early America . . . This is historical writing at its best, with plenty of action and suspense. It&’s difficult to put down.&”—Historical Novel Society &“A passionate and intelligent tale of the American revolutionary period and a decent murder mystery to boot . . . a page-turning thriller.&”—Nudge Books &“For those who enjoy politics, history, and hairbreadth escapes swirled together.&”—Library Journal &“Exhibits the seamless blend of fiction and history that distinguishes this fine series.&”—BooklistDream Wolf
Par Paul Goble. 1997
Lost and afraid, two young children seek shelter in a wolf's cave. There they meet a kindly wolf who leads…
them home. Based on a Plains Indian legend, this exceptional picture book demonstrates the love and respect the Plains Indians have for the wolf and the natural world. It is a tribute to the Plains Indian culture.Spirit Horse
Par Ned Ackerman. 1998
A gripping survival/adventure story about a Blackfoot boy who tames a legendary wild stallion. Running Crane wants nothing more than…
a horse of his own. He dreams of riding not just any horse, but the spirit horse of the Snake people -- a majestic and wild white stallion. But Running Crane is young, and an unskilled rider - unlike the great warriors of his new band, the Kainaa. When Running Crane joins the Kainaa warriors in a horse raid on the Snake People, he is separated from the rest of his party. He discovers the beautiful spirit horse alone on the prairie. Finally he has the chance to prove his worth to the Kainaa band and to make his dream of taming a magnificent horse come true.Jackpot Justice
Par Marilyn Wooley. 2000
When Cassandra Ringwald, a psychologist, accepts an offer from an attorney to do a psychological evaluation of one of his…
clients, she thinks it will be good for her budding career. Cassie has no idea that she might end up nearly paying with her life. Cassie is hired to evaluate Homer Johnson, a young Native American man who has been brought up on kidnapping charges. The first time that Cassie meets with him, she is repulsed by his attitude and also by the swastikas that he has on his shoes. She is also semi-intrigued by his character--he is clearly more intelligent than the skinheads he hangs out with, but he seems to want to protect them. As the story of what happened the night Anerd Woods disappeared continues to unravel--with little help from Homer--Cassie becomes even more determined to find the truth. She wants to know why Homer is staying so quiet when his whole life is hanging on the line. She sets out on her journey to find more answers. The deeper she digs, the more she learns that there are many hidden aspects of this case--greed, self-interest, private agendas, and danger to her and those around her.The Brave
Par James Bird. 2020
Perfect for fans of Rain Reign, this middle-grade novel The Brave is about a boy with an OCD issue and…
his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother. Collin can't help himself—he has a unique condition that finds him counting every letter spoken to him. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies, and a continual frustration to the adults around him, including his father. When Collin asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met. She is Ojibwe, and lives on a reservation. Collin arrives in Duluth with his loyal dog, Seven, and quickly finds his mom and his new home to be warm, welcoming, and accepting of his condition. Collin’s quirk is matched by that of his neighbor, Orenda, a girl who lives mostly in her treehouse and believes she is turning into a butterfly. With Orenda’s help, Collin works hard to overcome his challenges. His real test comes when he must step up for his new friend and trust his new family.Love Medicine
Par Louise Erdrich. 2009
The stunning first novel in Louise Erdrich's Native American series, Love Medicine tells the story of two families, the Kashpaws…
and the Lamartines. Written in Erdrich's uniquely poetic, powerful style, it is a multi-generational portrait of strong men and women caught in an unforgettable drama of anger, desire, and the healing power that is love medicine.In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse
Par Joseph Marshall. 2015
Joseph Marshall traces Crazy Horse's life from birth to his emergence as a warrior in the early 1860s, describing his…
childhood exploits, training, the overall circumstances of his upbringing, and accomplishments as a warrior and military and civilian leader. Through his grandfather's tales about the famous warrior, Jimmy learns more about his Lakota heritage and, ultimately, himself.Stone River Crossing
Par Tim Tingle. 2019
Other relationships are examined beyond the primary ones. Lil Mo has left behind a white friend, whose father, though one…
of the guards on the settlement, is not unsympathetic to Mo's family's plight. Even the manoeuvrings of the plantation owner are explored. The book soars, almost literally, when Lil Mo's soul is stolen by an Owl Man, a witch, whose dramatic machinations, along with those of other spirit-filled characters, give this an indelible glow.Winter Counts: A Novel
Par David Heska Weiden. 2020
“Winter Counts is a marvel. It’s a thriller with a beating heart and jagged teeth. This book is a brilliant meditation…
on power and violence, and a testament to just how much a crime novel can achieve. Weiden is a powerful new voice. I couldn’t put it down.” —Tommy Orange, author of There ThereA Recommended Read from:Buzzfeed * Electric Literature * Lit Hub * Shondaland * Publishers WeeklyA groundbreaking thriller about a vigilante on a Native American reservation who embarks on a dangerous mission to track down the source of a heroin influx. Virgil Wounded Horse is the local enforcer on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. When justice is denied by the American legal system or the tribal council, Virgil is hired to deliver his own punishment, the kind that’s hard to forget. But when heroin makes its way into the reservation and finds Virgil’s nephew, his vigilantism suddenly becomes personal. He enlists the help of his ex-girlfriend and sets out to learn where the drugs are coming from, and how to make them stop. They follow a lead to Denver and find that drug cartels are rapidly expanding and forming new and terrifying alliances. And back on the reservation, a new tribal council initiative raises uncomfortable questions about money and power. As Virgil starts to link the pieces together, he must face his own demons and reclaim his Native identity. He realizes that being a Native American in the twenty-first century comes at an incredible cost. Winter Counts is a tour-de-force of crime fiction, a bracingly honest look at a long-ignored part of American life, and a twisting, turning story that’s as deeply rendered as it is thrilling.Elatsoe
Par Darcie Little Badger. 2020
Imagine an America very similar to our own. It's got homework, best friends, and pistachio ice cream. There are…
some differences. This America has been shaped dramatically by the magic, monsters, knowledge, and legends of its peoples, those Indigenous and those not. Some of these forces are charmingly everyday, like the ability to make an orb of light appear or travel across the world through rings of fungi. But other forces are less charming and should never see the light of day. Elatsoe lives in this slightly stranger America. She can raise the ghosts of dead animals, a skill passed down through generations of her Lipan Apache family. Her beloved cousin has just been murdered in a town that wants no prying eyes. But she is going to do more than pry. The picture-perfect facade of Willowbee masks gruesome secrets, and she will rely on her wits, skills, and friends to tear off the mask and protect her family.Indians on Vacation: A Novel
Par Thomas King. 2020
Meet Bird and Mimi in this brilliant new novel from one of Canada’s foremost authors. Inspired by a handful of…
old postcards sent by Uncle Leroy nearly a hundred years earlier, Bird and Mimi attempt to trace Mimi’s long-lost uncle and the family medicine bundle he took with him to Europe. “I’m sweaty and sticky. My ears are still popping from the descent into Vaclav Havel. My sinuses ache. My stomach is upset. My mouth is a sewer. I roll over and bury my face in a pillow. Mimi snuggles down beside me with no regard for my distress. ‘My god,’ she whispers, ‘can it get any better?’” By turns witty, sly and poignant, this is the unforgettable tale of one couple’s holiday trip to Europe, where their wanderings through its famous capitals reveal a complicated history, both personal and political.Waa'aka': The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun
Par Cindi Alvitre. 2020
&“Waa’aka’ was born when the earth was soft and the waters were new. It was the beginning of time.&” So…
begins Cindi Alvitre’s vivid and multifaceted telling of a traditional Tongva creation story from Southern California. Waa’aka’ follows the title character, a beautiful bird who falls in love with Tamet, the sun, and tries to follow him up to the sky. Accompanied by richly colorful illustrations from Carly Lake, the book touches deftly on themes like the unintended consequences of greed and the importance of working together. A rendition of one of California’s oldest tales, Waa’aka’ is a beautiful children’s book in the classic style.