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Spirits, Fairies, and Merpeople

Native Stories of Other Worlds

by C.J. Taylor
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From the heartbreaking Mi’kmaq story of Minnow, a mermaid in the Atlantic who must choose between two worlds to that of Water Lily and her five brothers, told by the Coos in British Columbia, creatures that inhabit fantastic realms appear in many First Nation stories. C. J. Taylor draws from those stories and from her own Mohawk heritage in this collection of haunting tales about some of the powerful spirits who touch the lives of human folk. The spirits of heaven and earth from the Ute help bring an understanding of the stars in the sky. The Cree story, “Souls in the Fog,” presents the battle between the good and the evil-minded. The Ojibwa “Fairy Village” is a unique and touching love story. Illustrated with her own powerful oil paintings, this is a collection to read and an excellent story-teller’s resource.

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    January 11, 2012

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      • ISBN: 9781770491762

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      • ISBN: 9781770491762
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2009
      Gr 3-6-The seven brief legends in this collection hail from a range of Native cultures. Mohawk artist/storyteller Taylor includes one from her own heritage, along with one each from the Mi'kmaq, Dakota, Coos, Ojibwa, Ute, and Cree. Despite the subtitle, the entries might more accurately be described as tales in which the natural and spiritual worlds overlap. In some of the legends, humans receive divine instruction on how to live in harmony with one another or with the natural world that sustains them. Others feature malignant spirits, such as the chillingly effective "Lodge Eater." Taylor's retellings are crisp and lend themselves well to reading aloud. Each story is accompanied by a lushly hued, surrealistic painting. The powerful images featuring fearsome creatures and tiny human figures balance the taut economy of the text. Designed as a companion to Taylor's "Peace Walker" (2004) and "All the Stars in the Sky" (2006, both Tundra), this well-crafted collection is an accessible and thoughtful supplement to Native American culture studies."Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA"

      Copyright 2009 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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