The Adventures of Gluskabe are native legends from the Abenaki tribe especially retold and illustrated for children. Gluskabe was the Abenakis’ Thor; he cared and protected them. He learned from his mistakes the value of the nature and its living creatures. These legends are ten thousand years old but the truth and the life lessons that Gluskabe teaches us through his adventures are timeless. through his adventures are timeless.

The Adventures of Gluskabe

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The Adventures of Gluskabe/ The Coming by
Series: The Adventures of Gluskabe, Book 1. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 980. Language: English. Published: May 27, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Legends, Myths, Fables / Other
The Amerindians of Turtle Island, name formerly given to North America, told lots of stories and legends to their children. One of these famous legends is Gluskabe, the colossal and prodigious hero of the Wabanaki people. This first book of Gluskabe’s magical adventures tells you about the coming of our hero on Earth and how he will be chosen to help and guide his children, the People of Dawn.
The Adventures of Gluskabe/ Giants in the Forest by
Series: The Adventures of Gluskabe, Book 2. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 1,060. Language: English. Published: May 29, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Literary collections » Native American
In Gluskabe's time, the squirrel was not the cute little rodent leaping from branch to branch that we see nowadays. It was a frightening beast, the size of the largest bear. “Gluskabe, I'm not afraid of your humans, the ALNOBAK. If they dare coming near my territory I will fight them, I will crush them. I will mash them into cranberry compote!” the squirrel retorted in a threatening tone.
The Adventures of Gluskabe / The Game Bag by
Series: The Adventures of Gluskabe, Book 3. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 1,400. Language: English. Published: March 21, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Legends, Myths, Fables / Other, Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment
The Game Bag is a ten thousand years old legend that joins today’s plea for a more equitable sharing of the natural resources. A fantastic read for children and grown-ups alike.
The Adventures of Gluskabe / Skunk by
Series: The Adventures of Gluskabe, Book 4. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 1,670. Language: English. Published: May 25, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Legends, Myths, Fables / Other, Fiction » Children’s books » People & Places / United States / Native American
A bridge between two hearts takes many moons, many seasons to build and has to be guarded against a fire named temper. Kamon, 2018
The Adventures of Gluskabe / The Legend of the Maple Syrup by
Series: The Adventures of Gluskabe, Book 5. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 1,130. Language: English. Published: April 12, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Fiction » Children’s books » People & Places / Canada / Native Canadian
When the Europeans came to Canada more than 500 years ago, this legend was already very old. The Abenakis knew already how to boil the maple water to make maple syrup and they taught the newcomers how to make maple products. Embark with me on this fantastic journey though time to the land of my ancestors.
The Adventures of Gluskabe / Against the Wind by
Series: The Adventures of Gluskabe, Book 6. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 1,690. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Legends, Myths, Fables / Other, Fiction » Children’s books » People & Places / Canada / Native Canadian
— Nokemes (grandmother), tell me, the kzel8msen that makes the leaves of the birch trees dance, where does it come from? — Gluskabe, that’s a very good question. Why do you want to know? — I just want to understand how nature works, nokemes. — Are you sure you don't have a weird idea in mind? You look quite disheveled. You didn’t accidentally squabble with a puff of kzel8msen, did you? — Not at a
Gluskabe and the Monster by
Series: The Adventures of Gluskabe. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 1,570. Language: English. Published: August 26, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Historical / Ancient Civilizations, Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters
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Gluskabe comes back home after a long journey just to be told by his grandmother that the Penobscot River had dried out and that his people needed his help. Gluskabe takes his canoe and departs for a new adventure to find out what was going on. He is troubled by the news and worries for his people. This Abenaki legend is thousands of years old. Nevertheless, it is very relevant to our world.