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The Story of the Milky Way: A Cherokee Tale

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4 out of 5
Based on 93 Ratings and 28 Reviews

Book Description
The legend of the Milky Way tells of an elderly couple who lived long ago. One day they discovered that a giant spirit dog had stolen some of their cornmeal--and drove the dog from the village into the night sky. The band of stars that formed in its wake is the Milky Way. Exquisite paintings illuminate a lyrical text by two renowned Native American storytellers.
Book Information
PublisherDial Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100803717377
ISBN-13978-0803717374
Publication Date09/01/1995
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About Gayle Ross (Author) : Gayle Ross is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Gayle Ross include The Girl Who Married the Moon: Tales from Native North America, How Rabb... more
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About Joseph Bruchac (Author) : Joseph Bruchac has authored more than 70 books for adults and children. His poems, articles and stories have appeared in over 500 publications. Much of his writing draws on that land and his Abenaki a... more
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