Turtle Who Went to War And Other Sioux Stories

by Alfrey, Eunice; Lambert, Ann; Perry, Lavina; White Bird, George

• ISBN13: 9780917298950
• ISBN10: 0917298950
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Montana Historical Society Press

Summary

The Turtle Who Went to Warincludes five stories from the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people. These traditional Sioux tales, originally designed to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture, include elements of friendship, bravery, loyalty and revenge. Recorded by Indian storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these high interest stories are perfect for reluctant readers and offer a fascinating way for readers of all ages to learn about the Sioux. Also available in the Indian Reading Series: *Coyote Stories of the Montana Salish Indians *Owl's Eyes and Seeking the Spirit *Mary Quequesah's Love Story *How Marten Got His Spots *How the Summer Season Came *How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be

Table of Contents

The Turtle Who Went to War	p. 1
Moosehide Robe Woman	p. 15
Pet Crow	p. 23
Owl Boy	p. 29
White Rabbit	p. 35
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Excerpts

From "White Rabbit": "
Long ago there lived a chief and his wife. The chief's name was Mad Bear. He was big, strong and quite handsome. Mad Bear was a very wise and kindhearted chief. His wife's name was Gives Away White Horses Woman. Everyone in the tribe call her White Horse Woman. She was very small and beautiful with long pretty hair the color of midnight. White Horse Woman was very quiet. When she did speak, her voice was so soft the words were almost a whisper. She was a very kind and gentle woman.

"The chief and his wife longed to have a child. White Horse Woman often became very sad when she watched the children in the camp playing. Their joyful laughter often made her weep. She loved the children very much. Great Spirit, however, had not given her and Mad Bear a child to love and care for. White Horse Woman's unhappiness caused Mad Bear to feel great sadness. He tried to comfort her but she became more lonely as the seasons passed."

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Excerpted from The Turtle Who Went to War: And Other Sioux Stories by Eunice Alfrey, Ann Lambert, Lavina Perry, George White Bird
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