| Hiawatha and Megissogwon Contributor(s): Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0792266765 ISBN-13: 9780792266761 Publisher: National Geographic Society OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2001 Annotation: In this compelling little-known episode from Longfellow's epic "The Song of Hiawatha", the legendary son of West Wind ventures into a desolate land, slaying serpents and evading ghosts on his way to battle the evil magician Megissogwon. Striking illustrations combine a modern vision with traditional Anishinabe patterns. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Poetry - General |
| Dewey: 811.3 |
| LCCN: 00012719 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 9.76" W x 10.26" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 56738 Reading Level: 8.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the episode Hiawatha and Megissogwon, the hero Hiawatha, sun of the West Wind, is grown to manhood-a powerful figure, righting wrongs and vanquishing demons. Inspired by his grandmother, Nokomis, he travels into a desolate land to challenge an evil magician. What follows is dramatic and packed with action, as Hiawatha slays serpents, evades ghosts, and finally confronts the mighty Megissogwon. Jeffrey Thompson's evocative scratchboard and computer colour illustrations combine with Longfellow's stirring poetry to create a stunning picturebook that will capture the readers' imaginations. |