When the Chenoo Howls: Native American Tales of Terror

Joseph Bruchac · James Bruchac

Jul 2009 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA

About this ebook

An interesting alternative for children who love horror stories. These 12 tales from the Northeast Woodland Native American nations are based on legends and mythical creatures from eight tribes. The authors use their own styles to tell about a wide variety of monsters while remaining as close as possible to the traditions of their ancestors. They have set the stories from "the very distant past to very recent times." Now as in the past, these legends offer entertainment and instruction. In many of them, bravery, clear thinking, and goodness allow the hero or heroine to overwhelm a monster and come to a happy ending. Several cautionary tales are also included, showing the end that can befall disobedient or willful youngsters who fail to mend their ways. Intriguing drawings help to bring the fearsome creatures to life. Each story is accompanied by a brief note of explanation and list of sources. A helpful pronunciation guide is appended. A good addition to any folktale collection, for both individual reading and storytelling sessions.

About the author

James Bruchac has both authored and co-authored books for kids and adults alike. Childrens' books include How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, Turtle's Race with Beaver, and Racoon's Last Race, all by Dial books, When The Chenoo Howls from Walker books and Native American Games and Stories by Fulcrum Publishing. Upcoming childrens' books include Rabbit's Snow Dance, Dial Books, Nature Tracks With Jim Bruchac, Bowman Books, and Jim Bruchac's Animal Tracking Adventure Guide by Fulcrum Publishing. Adult and general public titles include three animal tracking pocket guides by Falcon Press, Scats & Tracks of The Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Upcoming titles include The Girl Who Helped Thunder, an anthology of Native Tales from Sterling Publishing, Trackers Trail as well as Jim Bruchac's Guide to Woodland Survival, both from Bowman Books. Jim is a member and former president of the Word Craft Circle for Native writers and storytellers as well as a member of The Native Writers Circle of The Americas.