{"product_id":"crazy-horses-vision-paperback","title":"Crazy Horse's Vision - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Bruchac\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eS. D. Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeacher's Choices, International Literacy Association (ILA)\u003cbr\u003e Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe true story of the great Sioux warrior who, as a young boy, defies tradition and seeks a vision on his own in hopes of saving his people.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrazy Horse is among the best known Native American heroes. Yet many people do not know his boyhood name was Curly, inspired by his curly hair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurly was a leader even as a young boy, taming wild horses and hunting powerful buffalo. But all his bravery could not prepare him for the trouble he and the other Lakota Indians would face with the white settlers. Wanting to help his people after a fierce battle that mortally wounded Chief Conquering Bear, Curly defied traditional custom and risked his own life by running away, up to the hills, to seek a vision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenowned Abenaki author Joseph Bruchac tells a gripping and compelling story of how the dedicated young boy, Curly, grows into the brave warrior Crazy Horse. Sioux artist S.D. Nelson, with paintings inspired by the ledger book style of the Plains Indians, evokes the drama and tragedy of an important figure in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Bruchac\u003c\/b\u003e is among the most respected and widely published Native American authors, with over 100 titles in print, including the popular \u003ci\u003eKeepers of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e series and Lee \u0026amp; Low's \u003ci\u003eKiller of Enemies\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, which received a starred review from \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e. A Rockefeller Fellow and an NEA Poetry Writing Fellow, Bruchac has received numerous recognitions over his long-standing career; including the Native Writers' Circle of the Americas Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to writing, Bruchac is an editor at Greenfield Review Press, a literary publishing house he co-founded with his wife. He lives in Greenfield Center, New York. To find out more about Joseph Bruchac, visit josephbruchac.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eS.D. Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e collaborated with Joseph Bruchac as illustrator of \u003ci\u003eCrazy Horse's Vision\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJim Thorpe's Bright Path\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author and illustrator of many picture book stories inspired by the traditions of his Lakota heritage--including \u003ci\u003eGift Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Parents' Choice Award, and \u003ci\u003eThe Star People\u003c\/i\u003e, an Oppenheim Gold Award winner. A former middle school art teacher, Nelson is now a full-time artist whose artwork appears on book jackets, greeting cards, and CD covers, and whose paintings are held in both private and public collections. He is of Lakota (Sioux) descent and lives with his wife in Chandler, Arizona. Visit him online at sdnelson.net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 10.74 x 8.96 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crazy Horse's Vision\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771329020192,"sku":"9781584302827","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e5aac8ede5834d4f4e76b8ccfe389319.webp?v=1780384809","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/crazy-horses-vision-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}