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  • Chia and the Fox Man: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable

Chia and the Fox Man: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable

Illustrator
Mindy Dwyer
Publication Date
March 03, 2020
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Chia and the Fox Man: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable

Description

A beautifully illustrated Alaska Native story of a young boy and his encounter with the fabled Fox Man, and how doing the right thing isn't always easy but important in the end.

Life is hard for Chia. His village doesn't have enough food and every day there are many chores to do. Chia always goes to bed hungry and tired, until one day in the middle of the night he wakes to a strange noise. He decides to investigate--and meets the legendary Fox Man. Will the Fox Man be able to help Chia and his village?

By the same team who brought you How Raven Got His Crooked Nose, this modern retelling of a traditional Dena'ina story teaches young readers that there is strength in humility and in doing what is right, especially when it's hard. Also included is an author's note about Alaskan Dena'ina stories, plus a glossary of the Dena'ina words and their pronunciation.

Publication date
March 03, 2020
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781513262673
Publisher
Alaska Northwest Books
BISAC categories
JUV012020 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Country & Ethnic - General
JUV011040 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Native American
JUV012080 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Native American
JUV002110 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Foxes
Library of Congress categories
Indians of North America
Abandoned children
Mythology
Foxes
Alaska
Dena'ina Indians

Kirkus

Dwyer’s muted but lively use of color and line brings the story to life. Gracefully teaches a critical life lesson.