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Name: Flying with the Eagle, Racing the Great Bear
Author: Joseph Bruchac

📘 Flying with the Eagle, Racing the Great Bear by Joseph Bruchac

Flying with the Eagle, Racing the Great Bear assembles a rich assortment of traditional stories drawn from five distinct Native American nations—the Wampanoag, Cherokee, Osage, Lakota, and Tlingit. Each tale offers insight into the cultures’ folklore, rites, and communal values, inviting young readers to explore the depth and diversity of North American Indigenous heritage.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Joseph Bruchac

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