The book features twenty-six captivating tales from fourteen Indian tribes of Texas and the Southern Plains, showcasing a rich tapestry of humor, guidance, and adventure. These stories, rooted in diverse cultures, have been preserved through generations, highlighting the unique traditions and wisdom of these tribes. Each tale offers a glimpse into the lives and values of Indigenous peoples, ensuring their voices and narratives continue to resonate.
Jane Louise Curry Book order (chronological)
Jane Louise Curry was a prolific author whose literary work draws from a deep well of folklore and history. Her stories often explore themes of adventure and discovery through child protagonists navigating diverse worlds, from Native American legends to European fairy tales. Curry's ability to breathe life into ancient myths and legends in an accessible and engaging manner makes her a distinctive voice in children's literature. Her narratives are further enriched by her own illustrations, adding a visual charm to her creations.
Back in the Beforetime
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A retelling of twenty-two legends about the creation of the world from a variety of California Indian tribes.
Dark Shade
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Why has Kip McLean changed so much this summer? Shy, sixteen-year-old Maggie Gilmour can't figure it out. And why does he so often go up the wooded mountain on the outskirts of the small Pennsylvanian town they live in? Maggie decides to follow Kip one day. What Kip -- and now Maggie -- has found is a way back to the past, to 1758 when British soldiers are cutting a road through the dense, primeval forest -- the Dark Shade -- to attack French-held Fort Duquesne. The only other inhabitants are a band of Lenape Indians -- and Kip has decided to stay back in time as an adopted Lenape. Can Maggie save him from tampering with the events of history? As this gripping story unfolds, readers will follow Maggie's extraordinary adventures with bated breath.