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Storm Boy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Storm Boy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Owen Paul Lewis
Illustrated by Paul Owen Lewis
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 278,Width 217
ISBN/Barcode 9781582460574
ClassificationsDewey:398.2452953
Audience
General
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Tricycle Press
Imprint Tricycle Press
Publication Date 25 May 2001
Publication Country United States

Description

After a violent seastorm, a Haida prince washes ashore in the supernatural realm of the strange and colossal killer whale people. There his spiritual journey begins. Powerful illustrations make stunning use of northwest coast Native American motifs to create a compelling atmosphere of mystery and displacement. Over 50,000 copies in print! 1996 American Book Award winner 1995 Best Children's Book of the Pacific Northwest 1996 Washington State Governor's Award winner

Author Biography

PAUL OWEN LEWIS lives near Seattle, Washington, and is the author/illustrator of eight books. When not stargazing, he is visiting schools and conferences across North America.

Reviews

"Vibrant illustrations and ceremonial artwork." Chesapeake Family Magazine"Lewis manages to respect Northwest Coast tradition, the mystery and beauty of its art and story, while giving it new life and manifest appeal." School Library Journal"Storm Boy is an excellent children's book and unquestionably deserving, if not begging, to sit on the shelf of every library in the nation." Western Native News