The Boy Who Made Dragonfly: A Zuni Myth [Library Binding]

Tony Hillerman (Author), Laszlo Kubinyi (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1972

Retells a Zuäni myth in which a young boy and his sister gain the wisdom that makes them leaders of their people through the intercession of a dragonfly.

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From the Inside Flap

A Zuni myth first recorded a century ago. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Tony Hillerman, an Edgar Award–winning novelist, is author of the Jim Chee Mystery series, which has earned him the Navajo people’s appreciation as “special friend to the Dineh.” He lives in New Mexico. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 86 pages
• Publisher: Harper and Row; 1ST edition (November 1972)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006022312X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060223120
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,535,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tony Hillerman was the former president of the Mystery Writers of America and received its Edgar® and Grand Master awards. His other honors include the Center for the American Indian's Ambassador Award, the Silver Spur Award for the best novel set in the West, and the Navajo Tribe's Special Friend Award. He lived with his wife in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Dragonfly Soars, January 11, 2001

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Diana Burns (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Boy Who Made Dragonfly: A Zuni Myth (Paperback)

This retelling of a Zuni tale is very refreshing....an excellent book to share with your children. The story is strong in its content, and the life examples of cause and effect, how one behavior causes negative results, and how a positive behavior can cause a positive result.

This legend brings the reader into the lives of an ancient people, and one young boy. You share the journey, and rejoice in the conclusion.

I have shared this book with many friends, all of whom enjoyed the book.

I would compare this book, in quality of writing and content, to Mary Stewart's "A Walk In Wolf Wood".

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for kids or adults, March 17, 2003

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Gary Sprandel (Frankfort, Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Boy Who Made Dragonfly: A Zuni Myth (Paperback)

Hillerman brings to life this story from the Zuni, a Pueblo People of New Mexico. As the cover jacket says, this is "intended to teach both history and morality of a people", like an Old Testament story. The strength of the young boy who constructs a toy insect out of corn, is both touching and has lessons for us now in how we treat others and our resources. The drawings by Janet Grado, add nicely to the story, particularly the portraits of the corn maidens and the old woman. Although suitable for children, fans of Toni Hillerman will also enjoy this.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for adults and children, February 22, 2007

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Deborah M. Peterson (Houston, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Boy Who Made Dragonfly: A Zuni Myth (Paperback)

We bought this for our daughter since she loves dragonflies. Tony Hillerman has wrote many good books for adults and we thought we would try this children's book. It is a Zuni story of creation and has good morals and teaches how we should live and not be greedy. I recommend this book for all.