Black Elk's Vision
A Lakota Story
Will be published approx. on 10. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-1-4197-1528-0 (ISBN)
Description
Told from a Native American point of view, Black Elk's Vision provides a unique perspective on American history. From recounting the visions Black Elk had as a young boy, to his involvement in the battles of Little Big Horn and Wounded Knee, as well as his journeys to New York City and Europe with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, this biographical account of Black Elk-an Oglala Lakota medicine man who lived from 1863 to 1950-follows him from childhood through adulthood.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the work of S. D. Nelson; Western Writers of America Spur Storyteller Award; Chicago Public Library Best of the Best; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award [STAR] "An appealing story full of excitement, warmth, and wisdom." The Five Owls, starred review "A fine choice for story hours, this will also find wide curricular use." Booklist "Splendid acrylic artwork captures the action, humor, and spirit of the tale. A solid addition to collections of Native American tales and an enjoyable read-aloud." School Library Journal "Nelson pulls it off with his confident style as a storyteller . . . polished illustrations . . . informative, well written." Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Full-colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 250 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-1528-0 (9781419715280)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
05/2014
Abrams Books for Young Readers
€8.99
Available for download
Person
S. D. Nelson is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe of the Dakotas. He is the author of three previous children's books for Abrams. School Library Journal called Gift Horse "fluid in both narrative and illustrations," and Kirkus said Star People was "an exemplary offering." He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.