The Ghost Dance

Let's start with what this book is not--it's not a recitation of historical events related to the Paiute prophet Wovoka and the Ghost Dance, or the massacre at Wounded Knee. Instead, it is a depiction in words and images, of the vision and dream of the Native groups who wanted to save the world of their ancestors. Written by Alice McLerran, accompanied by paintings and art assemblages by Paul Morin, this could be used at several levels, and in several subject areas. It was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award in 1997.