Between Earth & Sky: Legends of Native American Sacred Places (Paperback)

~ (Author), Thomas Locker (Illustrator) "LITTLE TURTLE and his uncle Old Bear were walking..." (more)
Key Phrases: Little Turtle, Old Bear, Thunder Beings

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A Native American man tells his nephew 10 legends of sacred places. PW praised the "gracefully compressed" unrhymed verse and the alternately "ethereal" and "atmospheric" oil paintings. All ages.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6?Bruchac frames 11 legends of Native American sacred places with a conversation between Little Turtle and his uncle, Old Bear, who says, " 'There are sacred places all around us...They are found in the East and in the North, in the South and in the West, as well as Above, Below, and the place Within. Without those places we lose our balance.' " Bruchac writes in language that is dignified and almost poetic in its simplicity. The text is printed in stanzas, enhancing the image of prose poems. Each legend is related to one of the seven directions and is attributed to a specific people. There is a brief pronunciation guide and a map showing the general location of different Native American groups, but no other documentation is provided. Glossy, cream-yellow paper; clear, black type with the first letter on each page done in flowing, yet restrained, red calligraphy; and lush art make this a book that is pleasing to the eye. Locker's landscape paintings are done in the tradition of Constable's work, concentrating on conditions of sky, atmosphere, and light rather than physical details. His colors, veering toward the day-glow intensity of Maxfield Parrish's work, infuse the scenes with the intangible presence of the sacred. It is difficult to convey the beliefs of an entire people in one brief legend divorced from the rest of their tradition, yet these selections point to the richness possible in looking at the Earth in a spiritual way.?Karen James, Louisville Free Public Library, KY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Voyager Books (April 19, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152020624
• ISBN-13: 978-0152020620
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,599 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knowing other cultures is important for all children. , April 3, 2007

By	Linda Brockett (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is my third copy. . Its a wonderful overview of many Native American cultural traditions. The map in the back is also outstanding. I keep giving it away. I really think it is special

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, January 11, 2007

By	Trixie Ricardo "SadGirl68" (Frisco) - See all my reviews

This book is beautiful and has inspired my class to write & draw.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Between Earth & Sky, April 20, 2008

By	Rosemary J. Richards - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Beautiful book. Great gift to anyone but especially to our Native American family and friends.