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Gray Wolf's Search

by Bruce Swanson

Part of the First Nations Book for Young Readers series

Subject
Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island
Age
6-8 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Publisher
Second Story Press
Size
30.8 cm × 23.6 cm
ISBN
9780977918317
Young Gray Wolf lives on the Pacific Northwest coast with the Wolf Clan. His uncle, the clan shaman, tells Gray Wolf that his future success depends on completing an important task—he must find a very important person and get to know him well.

About the creators

Bruce SwansonAuthor

Bruce Swanson’s thirty years of teaching history has often focused on the culture of First Nations. His practice of telling stories to his own four children laid the groundwork for Gray Wolf’s Search. He makes his home in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

Gary PetersonIllustrator

Gary Peterson has painted the Pacific Northwest for almost fifty years. When he married a Tlingit woman, he was adopted by the Kaach.adi Clan and was named Walking Raven. His style combines the strengths of indigenous culture with a love of the natural world.

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What reviewers said

"The appeal of the book is not limited to children of First Nation descent. The message contained herein is for one and all."
"Peterson's colors and textures capture the feel of the American northwestern coastal regions. He skillfully incorporates Native American designs into otherwise pictorial representations and infuses each page with light."
"The artist draws on the primal vibrance of indigenous culture in the captivating illustrations of this recommended book."
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