Mewanee, the Little Indian Boy

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wiley, Belle

Contributor:

Hubbard, Charles D. (Charles Daniel), 1876-1951.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mewanee, the Little Indian Boy" by Belle Wiley is a children's book written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of a young Native American boy named Mewanee, highlighting his life in a tribal community and his aspirations to follow in his father's footsteps as a chief. This story serves as a celebration of cultural heritage, depicting themes of bravery, family, and connection to nature. The narrative centers on Mewanee's experiences as he navigates the joys and challenges of his young life. From playfully interacting with animals to participating in tribal traditions and the responsibilities that come with being the chief's son, Mewanee undergoes a series of formative experiences. A significant part of the story includes his trials, including a fast that tests his endurance and strength, and encounters with danger, such as when he comes face to face with a wolf. As Mewanee demonstrates bravery and earns the respect of his tribe, he ultimately grows closer to becoming the leader he aspires to be, reflecting the values of his community and the natural world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-08-15