Arrow to the Sun
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With vibrant colors and bold geometric forms, Gerald McDermott brilliantly captures the stylized look of Pueblo Indian art in this Caldecott Award-winning retelling of an ancient legend. A young boy searches for his father, but before he can claim his heritage he must first prove his worthiness by passing through the four ceremonial chambers: the kiva of lions, the kiva of snakes, the kiva of bees, and the kiva of lightning. Striking in its simplicity and grace, Arrow to the Sun vividly evokes the Native American reverence for the source of all life—the Solar Fire. Winner of the Caldecott
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Gerald McDermott was an award-winning author, illustrator, and filmmaker who is remembered for his unique style of vibrant, visual storytelling. His picture books feature folktales and cultures from all around the world.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780140502114
- Publication Date
- February 24, 1977
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Page Count
- 40
- Words Per Page
- 10
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 3 - 7 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 76053681
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 7632886
- Lexile® Level
- 480L
- Scholastic Level
- L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~M
- ATOS® Book Level
- 2.7
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 5341
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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