Crazy Horse's Vision

By Joseph Bruchac

A young Sioux defies tradition, seeking a vision to save his people.

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40 pages

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Curly, a young Sioux boy with a fearless spirit, faces the encroaching threat of white settlers. After a devastating battle, he defies tradition, venturing alone into the hills to seek a vision that could save his people. As he transforms into the legendary warrior Crazy Horse, Curly's journey is one of courage and destiny. Will his vision be enough to protect his tribe from the looming danger? This gripping tale captures the drama and resilience of a hero in the making, set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in American history.

From the publisher

The true story of the great Sioux warrior who, as a young boy, defies tradition and seeks a vision on his own in hopes of saving his people.Crazy Horse is among the best known Native American heroes. Yet many people do not know his boyhood name was Curly, inspired by his curly hair. Curly was a leader even as a young boy, taming wild horses and hunting powerful buffalo. But all his bravery could not prepare him for the trouble he and the other Lakota Indians would face with the white settlers. Wanting to help his people after a fierce battle that mortally wounded Chief Conquering Bear, Curly defied traditional custom and risked his own life by running away, up to the hills, to seek a vision. Renowned Abenaki author Joseph Bruchac tells a gripping and compelling story of how the dedicated young boy, Curly, grows into the brave warrior Crazy Horse. Sioux artist S.D. Nelson, with paintings inspired by the ledger book style of the Plains Indians, evokes the drama and tragedy of an important figure in American history.

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