《书目》(Booklist)书评

Abenaki poet and novelist Joseph Bruchac has collected 25 tales from various native American traditions. These stories instill a caring respect for the environment, a wonder at the forces of the earth, and a love for the creatures that fly and walk and swim about us. Bruchac offers raven and coyote tales and retells creation stories ("Four Worlds: The Dine Story of Creation" and "How Thunder and Earthquake Made Ocean"). For each, its tribal source is noted. Apart from some introductory drumming music, the readings feature Bruchac's voice without any embellishments. To the embattled modern ear, these pure, clean stories come like a strong sea breeze. Ages 15-adult. ~--Joseph Keppler