Gluskabe and the Four Wishes
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (890 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0525651640 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A retelling of a Native American folktale, enhanced by colorful pastel illustrations, chronicles the adventures of four Abenaki men who journey to Gluskabe, helper of the Great Spirit, to have their wishes granted.
First-time illustrator Shrader's atmospheric if slightly muddy paintings convey some of the drama, but the exaggerated expressions of her characters undercut the conviction of Bruchac's narrative voice. Gluskabe gives each man a pouch, saying that it contains his heart's desire, but warns them not to open the pouches until they return home. From Publishers Weekly Bruchac (Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back) combines several sources in telling this traditional Native American "teaching story." After making an arduous journey to visit Gluskabe, the Great Spirit's helper, four men are each granted a wish. Plainly told yet suspenseful, the story breathes an easy authenticity. The poor man who wishes for many possessions opens his s
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