Product Description

Eagle Boy is an orphan in his coastal village, mocked by his people because he feeds part of his daily catch to the bald eagles that circle above. When winter comes and his tribe moves in search of food, Eagle Boy is left behind. The eagles he has befriended protect him, and he in turn is able to come to the aid of the whole village. A richly illustrated picture book, Eagle Boy retells a timeless story of how an outcast can become a hero.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #326137 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-01
• Released on: 2000-10-31
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .37" h x 10.21" w x 11.89" l, 1.25 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 1-5-Although most of the people in his village do not like eagles because they steal fish, a young orphan admires these great birds and always shares his catch with them, earning him the name Eagle Boy. Winter approaches and fishing becomes more difficult. In the hope of finding more food, the chief decides to move the village. The people board their canoes and leave Eagle Boy behind, telling him that there is no room for him. He is able to survive through the help of the eagles, and he honors them. Through his feathered friends, Eagle Boy sends dried fish to the chief's youngest daughter, who had befriended him despite the cruelty of her tribe. He is able to forgive the others and eventually rescues the starving people. "From that day on, the people of the Pacific Northwest coast and the eagles lived and hunted in harmony." Lavish double-page paintings evoke a sense of place and capture the majesty of these beautiful birds. In a brief note, the author states that several Pacific Coast Native groups-the Quinault, Makah, Haida, and Tlingit-have versions of this story. Unfortunately, no specific sources are cited. That aside, Eagle Boy is a satisfying, richly illustrated tale.
Mollie Bynum, formerly at Chester Valley Elementary School, Anchorage, AK
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Ages 4-8. The village people living along the Pacific Coast didn't like the eagles that swooped from the sky and snatched the silver fish from the waters. But Eagle Boy, an orphan who loved to watch the eagles, always shared his fish with the magnificent birds. One year when the fish became scarce and the people had to move their village, they left Eagle Boy behind. The eagles remembered his generosity and brought him more food than he could eat. Eventually, he saves the village from starvation. Beautifully illustrated with colorful drawings that fill each double-page spread, this tale about trust and forgiveness will be easily understood and enjoyed by young listeners. Based on traditional tales told throughout the Pacific Northwest, from the Quinault and Makah to the Haida and Tlingit. Karen Hutt
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Review
"Beautifully illustrated with colorful drawings that fill each double-page spread, this tale about trust and forgiveness will be easily understood and enjoyed by young listeners." --BookList "A moving story about empowerment and forgiveness … the a