An Athabascan Indian of Alaska's Yukon flats, author Velma Wallis retells a classic legend wherein two old women are abandoned by their tribe during a brutal winter famine and must survive on their own or die trying. A wise and simple story now in paperback. Winner of a 1993 Western State Book Award.
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Publisher:
New York : HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., 1994, 1993.
ISBN:
9780060975845
0060975849
0060975849
Branch Call Number:
398.2/WALL
Characteristics:
140 p. ; 18 cm.
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Add a CommentThis is a beautiful heartfelt tale of the triumph of two older women in the face of hardship and adversity. I loved the writing, the details of their journey and the simple moral of the tale. A beautiful and worthwhile read.
I really enjoyed this book! I loved how the two old women had to work together to survive, how they had to rely on skills long forgotten, and the theme of perseverance, strength, and forgiveness that shines throughout the book. I would definitely read this aloud to my kids...good lessons to be learned from this one!
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This is a great book! Absolutely loved it!
A simple story of resilience and courage. Youth and adult would benefit from the wisdom of this legend.
A small band of People are starving in the bitter winter of Alaska. The decision is made to move and leave 2 aged women behind as they are no longer pulling their weight, The women can do nothing and die or draw on their inner strengths and knowledge of the People.