Eagle Boy A Pacific Northwest Native Tale

by Vaughan, Richard Lee; Christiansen, Lee

• ISBN13: 9781570615924
• ISBN10: 1570615926
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-16
• Publisher: Little Bigfoot

Summary

Based on a popular Northwest Coast Native tale, this book recounts the story of Eagle Boy. Born an orphan, the title character grows up to love eagles, despite the fact that the people of his tribe distrust eagles. In return he is ridiculed and made an outcast. One year, the tribe has difficulty hunting and fishing, and must depart their land. With not enough room in their boats, Eagle Boy is left behind. He is saved from starvation by the eagles he loves, and using their assistance saves his starving tribe, who have not been able to find a fertile place to live since their departure. The gorgeous illustrations and tales of adventures and bald eagles will thrill children, while also instructing them about individualism and humanity, as well as Northwest Coast Native life. This is a paperback edition of a pre-existing hardcover book originally published in 2000.

Author Biography

Richard Lee Vaughan has written more than twenty books for children and is an accomplished singer/songwriter. Vaughan grew up in the South Pacific and has traveled all over the world. He lived in Australia for ten years, where he counseled children with learning difficulties. He now lives on Vashon Island, Washington, with his wife, son, and dog.

Lee Christiansen has illustrated three picture books, including Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! by April Pulley Sayre. His art has appeared in magazines, textbooks, and on book jackets. He lives in Red Lodge, Montana, with his wife and two sons.