(2) 4-6 In this sequel to Healer of the Water Monster (rev. 7/21), Nathan and his mother and Edward and his father have moved in together. Both boys can see Holy Beings from traditional Diné stories, such as playful Dew and powerful Yitoo, water monsters from the first book. Now that Nathan is entering puberty, he will soon lose his ability to see them, and before that happens, he needs to travel to the Third World to ask Yitoo to mentor Dew. She agrees, but upon her return to the Fourth World (this world), Yitoo finds that her water is being diverted from sacred Navajo lland to be used for private swimming pools and water parks. She vows to take her water back and return it to its rightful owners, but her methods would destroy many cities and communities. Navajo author Young interweaves the atrocities of the Long Walk, Navajo traditional beliefs, and modern issues of climate change and water consumption in an action-filled adventure featuring two appealing Indigenous protagonists. Young readers are faced with big questions about identity, justice, and inherited trauma. An author's note and glossary add further context.

Reviewer: Nicholl Denice Montgomery | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2023

(4) 4-6 Native American Oral Histories series. Each book provides information about the Native American tribes of the region, retells several traditional stories, and quotes contemporary Native storytellers discussing the tradition. Color photos and maps break up the accessible texts; researchers may find the writing prompts and links in this Common Core–focused series distracting. There are four other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Native American Oral Histories titles: Traditional Stories of the Southwest Nations, Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nations, Traditional Stories of the Arctic and Subarctic Nations, and Traditional Stories of the Northeast Nations.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Native American Oral Histories series. Each book provides information about the Native American tribes of the region, retells several traditional stories, and quotes contemporary Native storytellers discussing the tradition. Color photos and maps break up the accessible texts; researchers may find the writing prompts and links in this Common Core–focused series distracting. There are four other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Native American Oral Histories titles: Traditional Stories of the Southwest Nations, Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nations, Traditional Stories of the Arctic and Subarctic Nations, and Traditional Stories of the Northeast Nations.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Native American Oral Histories series. Each book provides information about the Native American tribes of the region, retells several traditional stories, and quotes contemporary Native storytellers discussing the tradition. Color photos and maps break up the accessible texts; researchers may find the writing prompts and links in this Common Core–focused series distracting. There are four other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Native American Oral Histories titles: Traditional Stories of the Southwest Nations, Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nations, Traditional Stories of the Arctic and Subarctic Nations, and Traditional Stories of the Northeast Nations.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Native American Oral Histories series. Each book provides information about the Native American tribes of the region, retells several traditional stories, and quotes contemporary Native storytellers discussing the tradition. Color photos and maps break up the accessible texts; researchers may find the writing prompts and links in this Common Core–focused series distracting. There are four other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Native American Oral Histories titles: Traditional Stories of the Southwest Nations, Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nations, Traditional Stories of the Arctic and Subarctic Nations, and Traditional Stories of the Northeast Nations.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) YA Soul Seekers series. REVIEW MISSING

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer

(3) YA Soul Seekers series. Daire and Dace continue to fight against prophecies that threaten to destroy them. In Mystic, Daire sets out to find and save her beloved. In Horizon, with Dace safely back in Enchantment, Daire faces an ultimate showdown with the evil Richters (Dace's family). Daire continues to be the powerful, unflinching hero of this series, a compelling paranormal romance tinged with southwest Native American mythology. Review covers these Soul Seekers titles: Horizon and Mystic.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 Short Tales: Native American Myths series. Illustrated by Mark Pennington. Each of these titles tells one unembroidered, straightforward Native American story about the world's creation or some natural phenomenon, introduced by brief information about the tribe from whence it emanated. There is nothing exceptional about these small-trimmed offerings, though the mythology is nicely distilled for younger children. The color-saturated, active illustrations recall those of graphic novels. Review covers these Native American Myths titles: The Colors of a Sunset, Coyote, Iktome, and the Rock, How the World was Made, and Sky Woman and the Big Turtle.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(3) K-3 Short Tales: Native American Myths series. Illustrated by Estudio Haus. Each of these titles tells one unembroidered, straightforward Native American story about the world's creation or some natural phenomenon, introduced by brief information about the tribe from whence it emanated. There is nothing exceptional about these small-trimmed offerings, though the mythology is nicely distilled for younger children. The color-saturated, active illustrations recall those of graphic novels. Review covers these Native American Myths titles: The Colors of a Sunset, Coyote, Iktome, and the Rock, How the World was Made, and Sky Woman and the Big Turtle.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(3) K-3 Short Tales: Native American Myths series. Illustrated by Estudio Haus. Each of these titles tells one unembroidered, straightforward Native American story about the world's creation or some natural phenomenon, introduced by brief information about the tribe from whence it emanated. There is nothing exceptional about these small-trimmed offerings, though the mythology is nicely distilled for younger children. The color-saturated, active illustrations recall those of graphic novels. Review covers these Native American Myths titles: The Colors of a Sunset, Coyote, Iktome, and the Rock, How the World was Made, and Sky Woman and the Big Turtle.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(3) YA Soul Seekers series. Time can stand still for Daire, whose sixteenth birthday brings gruesome visions. Concerned about psychosis, her mother reluctantly sends Daire to her grandmother for healing. Good/evil twins, heady romance, and ample teen angst spice this fantasy spun from southwest Native American mythology. Daire's unfolding quest and unresolved relationship with the presumably good twin will leave readers itching for sequels.

Reviewer: Bethany Templeton Klem

(3) K-3 Short Tales: Native American Myths series. Illustrated by Mark Pennington. Each of these titles tells one unembroidered, straightforward Native American story about the world's creation or some natural phenomenon, introduced by brief information about the tribe from whence it emanated. There is nothing exceptional about these small-trimmed offerings, though the mythology is nicely distilled for younger children. The color-saturated, active illustrations recall those of graphic novels. Review covers these Native American Myths titles: The Colors of a Sunset, Coyote, Iktome, and the Rock, How the World was Made, and Sky Woman and the Big Turtle.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 Mythology Rocks! series. Each of these volumes (revised and with slightly different titles--without "Rocks!") begins with a brief introduction to the title culture. Several myths important to that culture follow; a short question-and-answer section, along with "expert commentary," appears after each story. Stippled illustrations break up the dense texts but otherwise don't add much. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mythology Rocks! titles: African Mythology Rocks!, Celtic Mythology Rocks!, Chinese Mythology Rocks!, Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology Rock!, Maya and Aztec Mythology Rocks!, and Heroes in Greek Mythology Rock!

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Although the authors have attempted to organize the book's information thematically--e.g., creation myths, hunters, tricksters--the result is still a mishmash of everything Native American. Each chapter opens with a poem (attributed to Dunn in the back matter) and introduction to the retold myths that follow. The engaging illustrations include photographs of Indian artifacts and both historic and contemporary Native American artwork. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 In this final installment, Peer and Hilde (Troll Fell, Troll Mill) set sail for Vinland aboard a Viking longship. Langrish skillfully mixes Norse and Native American mythology with history and a touch of magic. As in the previous books, the story is layered and gripping, and the characters are well drawn. The ending will satisfy series fans.

Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess

(4) 4-6 When both her father and her mother are spirited away, Adanta, guided by her father's cryptic old stories, travels deep into the Blue Ridge Mountains to find them. This imaginative fantasy is suffused with Cherokee mythology and peopled with giants and fairies, though it is sometimes difficult to determine which elements come from traditional sources and which are purely products of the author's imagination.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) 4-6 Mythic World series. Each book in this series is divided into ten chapters; each chapter presents a myth along with historical context and related information about such topics as language, religion, and lifestyle. As a whole, the presentation is rather unexciting; but archival reproductions, illustrations, and photographs enhance the text and add interest. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Mythic World titles: Myths of Pre-Columbian America, Myths of the Native Americans, Myths of Ancient Greece, Myths of Ancient Rome.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Mythic World series. Each book in this series is divided into ten chapters; each chapter presents a myth along with historical context and related information about such topics as language, religion, and lifestyle. As a whole, the presentation is rather unexciting; but archival reproductions, illustrations, and photographs enhance the text and add interest. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Mythic World titles: Myths of Pre-Columbian America, Myths of the Native Americans, Myths of Ancient Greece, Myths of Ancient Rome.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA Illustrated by Michael B. RunningWolf. Glous'gap, "the spiritual teacher, the ultimate warrior, medicine-person, and occasional trickster," is the hero of sixteen Micmac tales. Glous'gap's adventures include helping shape the earth, battling monsters, and granting wishes. The stories form a vibrant cultural mythology as heroic, wise, and funny as its denizens. Black-and-white drawings, a map, and a pronunciation guide round out the book. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute