The Hero Twins : A Navajo-English Story of the Monster Slayers by Jim Kristofic

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Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
ISBN
9780826355331
Book Title
Hero Twins : a Navajo-English Story of the Monster Slayers
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Item Length
10.2 in
Publication Year
2015
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes, James, Nolan Karras
Item Height
0.2 in
Author
Jim Kristofic
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Social Science
Topic
Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Width
6.8 in
Number of Pages
52 Pages
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Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
ISBN-10
0826355331
ISBN-13
9780826355331
eBay Product ID (ePID)
204218027

Product Key Features

Book Title
Hero Twins : a Navajo-English Story of the Monster Slayers
Number of Pages
52 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Folklore & Mythology, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
Illustrator
Yes, James, Nolan Karras
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Social Science
Author
Jim Kristofic
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
6.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2014-013967
Reviews
"James's vivid pencils combine elements of geometric Navajo symbolism and iconography with a superheroic comic-book sensibility brought to both the brothers and the terrifying creatures they battle." -- Publishers Weekly, "This colorfully illustrated tale of two brothers searching for their true father and facing down a fearsome monster teaches how obstacles can be overcome through patience, cooperation, and bravery."-- Cowboys & Indians, "James's vivid pencils combine elements of geometric Navajo symbolism and iconography with a superheroic comic-book sensibility brought to both the brothers and the terrifying creatures they battle."-- Publishers Weekly, "This colorfully illustrated tale of two brothers searching for their true father and facing down a fearsome monster teaches how obstacles can be overcome through patience, cooperation, and bravery." -- Cowboys & Indians
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
398.2089/9726
Synopsis
The Hero Twins tells the story of two brothers born to Changing Woman and trained by the Holy People to save their people from the naayéé', a race of monsters. But the naayéé' can't be beaten alone. Family and friends and wise mentors must lead any warrior down the good path toward victory. Colorful illustrations show the action as the twins seek out their father to receive the weapons they need to face the greatest monster of them all: Yé'iitsoh. Told in Navajo, the Diné language, and English, this story exists in many versions, and all demonstrate the importance of thinking, patience, persistence, bravery, and reverence. These teachings still help the Diné--and everyone--find the harmony of a balanced and braver life., Told in Navajo, the Diné language, and English, this story exists in many versions, and all demonstrate the importance of thinking, patience, persistence, bravery, and reverence., The Hero Twins tells the story of two brothers born to Changing Woman and trained by the Holy People to save their people from the naay ' , a race of monsters. But the naay ' can't be beaten alone. Family and friends and wise mentors must lead any warrior down the good path toward victory. Colorful illustrations show the action as the twins seek out their father to receive the weapons they need to face the greatest monster of them all: Y 'iitsoh . Told in Navajo, the Din language, and English, this story exists in many versions, and all demonstrate the importance of thinking, patience, persistence, bravery, and reverence. These teachings still help the Din --and everyone--find the harmony of a balanced and braver life.
LC Classification Number
E99.N3K749 2015

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