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Retelling the North American legend of Star Maiden, wandering the night sky in search of a home on earth
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Grade 2-4 In this American Ojibway Indian legend about the origin of the water lilies, simple, relatively short sentences suffice to describe the events of how some magical sky maidens came to earth to find rest and relaxation on the peaceful ponds as white water lilies. The watercolor paintings show clear evidence of anthropological research in the details of costumes and utensils. Each is heavily framed on three sides by patterned borders apparently derived from Ojibway textiles and beadwork. These borders and the vignettes acting as the fourth side of the frame tend to overwhelm the rather delicate illustrations. These pictures provide considerable information through fine line drawings tinted with transparent pigments. Their delicacy suggests the never-never-time of all legends, but the details of the framing detract from the mystic feeling. Nevertheless, the competency of the artwork and the charm of the tale help compensate for the intrusive design. Kenneth Marantz, Art Education Department, Ohio State University, Columbus
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
The author has adapted an old Ojibway tale about a time when fish swam in clear streams, and wigwams and birchbark canoes lined lake shores and "the earth was rich with everything the people needed." One night, a bright star falls from the sky and comes to earth. When a party of braves finds the star, its light makes them afraid, but a vision of a lovely maiden appears and asks to live among the tribal people in a form chosen by their wisest council. They decide that the star should choose any form it likes, and soon the lake is full of water lilies as the star maiden and her sisters find a new home. Finely detailed panel drawings bordered with Native American designs and wildlife imagery enrich this haunting tale. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The Star Maiden
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Little, Brown & Company, 1988
ISBN 10: 0316249513
ISBN 13: 9780316249515
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ISBN 13: 9780316249515
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