Little Big Chief and the Bear Hunt
Delores Topliff
eBook
(TrueNorth Publishing, June 12, 2015)
Little Big Chief is past his prime. Now his village is under attack by a three-legged, 17-toed, loud-growling, fierce and hungry Grizzly Bear.This exciting story combines adventure, courage, and wisdom. It honors our Native American heritage while respecting our lifestyles and values.--Former Chief Gordon Thayer, Twelve years on Tribal Governing Board, four years as Chief/Chairman, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Tribe, Hayward, WisconsinChildren change from wide-eyed anticipation to giggles and back again as they listen to this delightful, rhythmic tale of long-ago Indian lore. Then they plead, "Read it again."--Connie Lounsbury, author, Reaching Past the Wire: A Nurse at Abu GhraibThis Native American legend will captivate and intrigue young readers as the old chief goes in search of the three-legged brown grizzly bear. Great for classroom or home, juvenile audiences will delight in reading this adventuresome tale.--Susan Sampsen, M.Ed., Ed.S., Reading SpecialistLittle Big Chief won first prize in our International Short Story Contest 2007. This is an exciting captivating human adventure that reveals the strengths and weaknesses in us all.--J. Monty Wilson, CEO, Verona Publishing, Minneapolis, MCDelores Topliff holds graduate degrees in English (nearly matched by history) and teaches in Twin Cities' colleges. Besides writing, teaching, and speaking, she offers consulting and publishing services. She lives in Minnesota. Visit her online at www.delorestopliff.comDelores Topliff is the author of three books:WhooshLittle Big Chief and the Bear HuntLittle Chief and Ogopogo