| The Corn Whisperer Contributor(s): Houser, Sue (Author), Shiloh, Ramon (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1515439100 ISBN-13: 9781515439103 Publisher: Irie Books OUR PRICE: $22.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Chapter Books |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8" W x 8" (0.68 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Corn Whisperer by Sue Houser, illustrated by Ramon Shiloh is a trio of stories about the ancient healing ways of the Southwest. Centered on life at various pueblos, the book opens with young Charlie who tells his single mom he is worried about staying with her father, Grandfather Joe, the storyteller. In time Grandfather Joe teaches Charlie how to live by using the stories he learned as a boy. With each visit to the Pueblo, Charlie grows more confident and closer to his grandfather. This is a touching story about the art of storytelling and its role in today's changing world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Houser, Sue: - A native New Mexican, Sue Houser grew up on a farm where her family raised corn. She enjoys exploring New Mexico and has visited most of the state's 19 pueblos. Sue and her husband live in the foothills of Albuquerque where they are often serenaded by coyotes. Sue is the author of two non-fiction books: Hot Foot Teddy: The True Story of Smokey Bear and La Conquistadora: The Story of the Oldest Statue of the Virgin Mary in the United States. |