FOLKTALES AND NURSERY RHYMES
Bruchac, Joseph , Bruchac, James

When the Chenoo Howls: Native American Tales of Terror

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by William Sauts Netamuxwe Bock. Published spring 1998. In twelve stories based on the folklore of Northeastern Woodland tribes, monster fans can read about such creatures as the voracious Flying Heads; the cannibal Keewahkwee; and the small but dangerous Spreaders. An introduction explains the role of monster legends in Native American culture, past and present. A full-page black-and-white illustration precedes each tale. Source notes are included.

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