![]() Wisniewski's ability to convey both high drama and simple emotion lends a sense of authenticity to this original tale. Their intricacy captures the strength and dangerous beauty of the ocean, while slender silhouettes of trees against the moon are calmly awe-inspiring. Vivid storytelling is complemented by textured cut-paper illustrations that paint the forest landscape in lacy layers. ![]() Kchokeen must turn the power of Sea-Wolf against them in order to save her own people. The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups by David Wisniewski, Paperback Barnes & Noble Home Kids' Books Add to Wishlist Laugh-Out-Loud Favorites Only 9.99 with Purchase of Any Kids' Book The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups by David Wisniewski Paperback (Reprint) 7. For a time, her village lives safely, trading with newly arrived foreigners, but war breaks out when the outsiders turn greedy. After Kchokeen, a princess, is blessed with a vision of the mighty Sea-Wolf, she has the ability to predict the terrible ocean storms that have claimed so many lives in the past. Logging decimated the ancient rainforest. 1850- whaling and sealing at their height - 1870 so few whales remained the industry collapsed, sealing ended 30 years later. 1780's sea otter trade in its prime - 1820 sea otters almost extinct. ![]() Drawing on myths of the Tlingit people of the Pacific Northwest, Wisniewski's (Sundiata: Lion King of Mali) dramatic tale combines folklore with history, describing the Tlingit respect for the earth and the people's first encounters with European explorers. Wisniewski tells a story of warning from a Native American's view of European greed. ![]()
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