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Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest by Gerald McDermott
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Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest

by Gerald McDermott

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This represents a Myth because it contains religious beliefs of past cultures. It expresses a sense of people's religion and philosophy from long ago as it tells of Raven and him going from bird, to boy, to bird. ( )
eward06 | Apr 8, 2009 |  
K-2. This book has longer sentences and 3-4 sentece paragraphs so this is great for younger children. Students will also enjoy the fun, imaginary tale of the Raven. ( )
aengle | Mar 25, 2009 |  
Raven, a Pacific Northwest trickster, wants to bring light to the world. He sets out to find where the Sky Chief keeps the light. His journey is not an easy one, but Raven will not give up.
netaylor | Mar 15, 2009 |  
This is a great example of a Native American Myth. The plot is very simple, but it is also intriguing. Raven goes on a search for light and shape shifts to be reborn as a human child. He steals the sun from Sky Chief's house and throws it high into the sky to give light to everyone.

Media: Gouache, colored pencil, pastel on heavyweight cold-press watercolor paper
jnagreen06 | Mar 4, 2009 |  
This book is a common myth in many Native American tribes. The raven in this book is a hero because he disguises himself as a boy to steal the sun, and then turns back into a raven and gives the sun to the people. The plot of this book is clearly evident: The people lived in darkness and needed light; the Raven tracked down light; He morphed into other beings to obtain the light; the Raven gave the sun to the people and they had light. So, the problem was evident from the very beginning and the Raven solved it. Media: Gouache, colored pencil, and pastel on watercolor paper.
jgabica | Mar 3, 2009 |  
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For Trevor, Erin, and Caitlin
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Raven came.
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0152024492, Paperback)

Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if anyone can find a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can!

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:25 -0400)

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