Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale by Gerald McDermott

Plot Summary:

Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale by Gerald McDermott uses bold colors to retell of how the Lord of the Sun came to the earth. A boy who is sadden and feels he is not wanted. He is the only boy who does not have a father. Determined to find him, he goes to the sun in search for his father. He is turned into an arrow and is shot at the sun. He then must prove himself by passing through the four chambers: Kiva of Lions, Kiva of Serpents, Kiva of Bees and Kiva of Lightning . After he successfully passes, he becomes filled with the power of the sun. He returns home, and that is how the sun came to earth.

Impression about the book:

This insight into the Pueblo Indians and their culture is depicted in the pages of this simple book.

Reviews / Reviews Excerpts:

The bold and simple pictures do not take away from the storyline. The

Suggestions for library use:

This book can be used as a spring board to the Native American culture. It can be read as a read aloud.