Sees Behind Trees

Here is the story of Walnut, a near-sighted Native American boy. Because of his poor eyesight, he has difficulty passing the challenges with bow and arrow that prove he is ready to receive a new name and become an adult. But his uncanny ability to use his other senses earns him the name Sees Behind Trees. An elder in his clan, Gray Fires seeks his guidance on a special journey, and Sees Behind Trees learns many valuable lessons along the way. Written by Michael Dorris, this won the Minnesota Book Award in 1997, and was selected for the Best Language Arts list that year.