American Indian Mythology

Wolfson's collection is prefaced by introductory material explaining the author's approach to it. Each story is also accompanied by an introduction, questions and a summary of selected expert opinion. The stories range from raven tales from the Northwest to Glooscap from the Micmac tradition. A pictorial map shows tribal homelands. The tales themselves are retold simply and clearly, in a compelling and straightforward narrative voice. The decision to speak of some extant Native American peoples in the past tense is a curious one. Still, on the whole, this is a thoughtful collection. Chapter notes, a reading list, related Internet sites and an index are included. 2001, Enslow, $20.95. Ages 10 up. Reviewer: Uma Krishnaswami

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