In the mythologies of cultures worldwide, Raven, or his smaller cousin, Crow, is often portrayed as an ever-selfish, ever-hungry trickster and destroyer. In this collection, John Smelcer has crafted R
Praise for John Smelcer:"Smelcer's anger about these stolen children is apparent but controlled, and he provides a well-judged balance of horror and hope, with the friendship among his protagonists gi
2,000 years ago an itinerant Jewish preacher was condemned to crucifixion. A man named Simon, from Cyrene, was compelled to help Jesus carry the heavy cross. What did he and Jesus talk about? Eager to
"A poignant story of colonization and assimilation, something I know a little bit about. A masterpiece."Chinua Achebe"One of our most brilliant writers tells a harsh truth about America
"Poetry at its most satirical and courageous. A tremendous book."Seamus Heaney"Few voices in American literature are so honest and daring."Mark Strand"One of our most brillian
"More psychological depth than Robinson Crusoe."?Frank McCourtPraise for Lone Wolves:"A beautiful and moving story of courage and love."?Ray Bradbury"Powerful, eloquent, and fascinating, showcasing a
While her Native Alaskan peers feel trapped between traditional and modern cultures, sixteen-year-old Deneena Yazzie learns the old language and ways from her grandfather and trains for the Great Race
An astonishing tale of survival in Alaska,?this poignant Robinson Crusoe story is based on true events?A year after his mother dies,?16-year old Seth and his dog, Tucker, are washed overboard from his
The Great Death arrived with the man from downriver, the one who came with the light-colored strangers and had little red spots covering his body. Thirteen-year-old Millie and her younger sister, Maur
