A biographical account of Black Elk - a Lakota/Oglala medicine man - which follows him from childhood all the way through adulthood. It begins with visions he had as a young boy. It helps readers to follow Black Elk through his trials and tribulations of life on the villages to being a part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
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Summary
A biographical account of Black Elk - a Lakota/Oglala medicine man - which follows him from childhood all the way through adulthood. It begins with visions he had as a young boy. It helps readers to follow Black Elk through his trials and tribulations of life on the villages to being a part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
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A Lakota Story.
Awards
Commended for Spur Awards (Juvenile Nonfiction) 2011
Short-listed for Bluebonnet Awards 2012
Short-listed for Sequoyah Book Awards (Children's) 2013
About the Author
S. D. NELSON has illustrated two award-winning books for Lee & LowCrazy Horse's Vision and Jim Thorpe's Bright Path. He is also the author and illustrator of two stories inspired by the traditions of his Lakota heritage. Nelson's lifelong interest in Ira Hayes inspired him to tell the story of this American hero for children. A full-time author and illustrator, Nelson lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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