Younger Brother lives in a dry land, and he dreams of finding the wide water of the Pacific Ocean. This gentle coming-of-age story, rooted in the traditional culture of the Navajo, recounts Younger Brother's journey toward finding his vocation as a medicine man. Under the guidance of his uncle, the boy learns about the ancient songs, customs, and ceremonies of his people as well as the modern-day magic of movies and airplanes.
Written in the 1930s by an authority on Native American life and lore, this Newbery Medal winner offers a vivid portrait of Navajo beliefs and traditions. Its simple but poetic storytelling style is enhanced by numerous black-and-white illustrations.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 01/15/2014
ISBN: 9780486492889
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.58h x 5.50w x 0.53d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 74540 / Waterless Mountain
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 8