A Way of His Own

by Thomas A. Dyer

Overview

When Shutok’s nomadic family must follow the bison herds for their livelihood, they abandon him, believing and fearing that the bad fortune that has crippled Shutok’s back may spread to them. But Shutok stubbornly follows them across the plains and prairies. Eventually, he can’t keep up and is left to forge his own way in the primitive wilderness of North America. Shutok’s people return in the spring, when a turn of events helps him win their respect and forces them to reconsider their primeval superstitions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780618131327
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	04/30/2001
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.12(w) x 7.62(h) x (d)
Lexile:	720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Thomas A. Dyer holds college degrees in English, Education, and Linguistics. He speaks and studies several Native American languages. His published works include Way of His Own and Whipman is Watching.
 

Editorial Reviews

"A thoughtful, uncondescending examination of prejudice and superstition, strengthened by well-developed characters and relationships." School Library Journal, Starred —

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