- Folklore, Indians of North America, trickster, Native American folktale
Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if anyone can find a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can!
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- earnestironic
- resolvedopen-ended
- effortlessdemanding
- warmbleak
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About the book
- Author
- Gerald McDermott
- First published
- 1993
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Voyager Books, Harcourt Children's Books, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
- Editions
- 10
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9780756906665
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“All the world was in darkness.”
Gerald McDermott (January 31, 1941 – December 26, 2012) was an American filmmaker, creator of children's picture books, and expert on mythology. His creative works typically combine bright colors and styles with ancient imagery. His picture books feature folktales and cultures from all around the world.
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