Gluskabe and the Four Wishes

By Joseph Bruchac

Book Overview

An Abenaki Indian tale of three foolish men and one wise man, each of whom seeks a wish from Gluskabe, helper of the Great Spirit. Their wishes are fulfilled in unexpected ways, thus conveying a moral lesson to the reader. Grades 3-6 and older.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525651640
• ISBN13: 9780525651642
• Release Date: February 1995
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.1" x 0.4" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

An incredible traditional tale with Caldecott like pictures.

This traditional Native American tale, retold by Josheph Bruchac, a hearalded Native American author and story teller, is a moral story with the theme of living for others and good things come to those who wait. Christine Nyburg Shrader's illustrations are incredible. They capture a true Native American spirit and complement Joseph Bruchac's interpretation perfectley. The book is invaluable in a classroom setting, especialy for younger grades (1-4). The story gives great insight into Native American culture and may clarify some misunderstaindings. It allows children the opportunity to think criticaly as well as teaching them a great lesson. The story should be in every classroom.