Published: March 17, 2012
Words: 1,727 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476316369

Short description

A children's short story giving a glimpse of family life in an American Indian village in the 19th Century. Hopping Bird hated his name. And he could never imagine the adventure in store for him to earn him a new one – including an encounter with a great mythical creature.

Extended description

A children's short story giving a glimpse of family life in an American Indian village in the 19th Century.
In the Land of the Buffaloes there were no stores like there are today for sick people to buy a quick remedy across the counter. Instead they gathered herbs and roots to turn into medicines to cure people.
Hopping Bird’s family and friends were going to search for the all-important plants. But he didn’t want to go. He wanted to practice with his bow and arrow so he could become the best hunter in the tribe. Then perhaps he would be given a new name. So he set off, never imagining the adventure in store for him including an encounter with the great mythical creature, The Thunder Bird.

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children, short story, historical, childrens, action and adventure, bear, boy, american indian, sioux, lakota, childrens short story, family life, bows and arrows, mythical creature, thunder bird

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Review by: Cheryl Christensen on March 27, 2012 :
Hopping Bird’s New Name is a short story (seven pages) that tells the adventure of a young Sioux boy who is determined to become a great hunter and get a better name. He is greatly disappointed when the day has been dedicated to finding plants for healing – he wants to practice hunting!

This tale shows the determination of every 10 year old boy to be considered older. He is growing up and wants to be seen as something other than a little boy. How does his determination complicate the day – for himself and his tribe? That’s the adventure!

I enjoyed this story. It is short enough for the busy child, but still teaches the dangers of not heeding parents’ warnings. However, bravery and quick thinking are also rewarded. I was amused by the ending – I certainly didn’t see it coming. Dakota Douglas is a story teller who leaves you talking with your child about the possibilities as you finish the last sentence. This book is worth the read.
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