Crazy Horse's Vision

Marie Sandoz' autobiography of Crazy Horse was the first book I read about Native Americans. It inspried a life long interest. Bruchac has used her work to describe Crazy Horse's youth for the young reader. His moral character is a model of Dakota values: generosity, bravery, respect for relatives, and putting others before self. Crazy Horse serves as an example for all youth. His story culminates in his Vision Quest when he learns his personal fetish and finds supernatural guidance in chosing face paint and symbols. He also earns his name, when his father bestows his own name on Crazy Horse.S.D. Nelson captures these symbols and colors in his beautiful illustrations and gives us a lesson in art history. His back covers are ledger book art which he explains in an end note. The style obviously inspires his own work, but Nelson has added dimension and expression and action to give us a unique style. Interestingly, the dimension and expression come through most visibly in his animals. Crazy Horse reveals no emotion.My grandchildren were fascinated with the art but at five and three a little young for the story.

I bought this for my grandson who had to do a report on Crazy Horse. Very good and very factual

Was written more for a child

Well written for the childrens audience.

The illustrations themselves are worth having the book! It is a positive role model for boys and learning to listen.

Great book and rest shipping services! !!

Loved it

Coming from a Native American background and a state that acknowledges the need for more education and change, I was thrilled to read this. The first thing that stood out to me was the pictures. The pictures in themselves are absolutely beautiful and make for a story without even needing words. That being said, there is a lot of room for discussion on what the pictures really portray in the story. S.D. Nelson does an excellent job portraying the Native American culture in the illustrations. Joseph Bruchac’s work in telling the story of Crazy Horse lends itself to the dramatical and almost poetic side of storytelling. There are too few Native American stories being read to children across North America. Bruchac’s story is one that I would love to have in my classroom to share with my Native American children along with those who are not. Children everywhere would find this story exciting, entertaining, and suspenseful. Teachers who are not knowledgeable in Native American history would find this a great starting point in learning about the history themselves. Beautiful illustrations and an engaging storyline make for this book to be one of the best Native American stories I have read. I highly encourage anyone out there reading this to find this book, read it to yourself, and then share with your loved ones. Do not let Native American history die.

Wonderful insight for children or adults to the natural ways.If you can, purchase the hardback copy better.Thank you