Storm Boy
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Storm Boy
By (Author) Owen Paul Lewis
Illustrated by Paul Owen Lewis
Tricycle Press
Tricycle Press
1st March 2004
United States
Classifications
General
Fiction
398.2452953
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 217mm, Height 279mm, Spine 4mm
159g
Description
After a violent seastorm, a Haida prince washes ashore in the supernatural realm of the strange and colossal killer whale people. There his spiritual journey begins. Powerful illustrations make stunning use of northwest coast Native American motifs to create a compelling atmosphere of mystery and displacement. Over 50,000 copies in print! 1996 American Book Award winner 1995 Best Children's Book of the Pacific Northwest 1996 Washington State Governor's Award winner
Reviews
"Vibrant illustrations and ceremonial artwork." Chesapeake Family Magazine"Lewis manages to respect Northwest Coast tradition, the mystery and beauty of its art and story, while giving it new life and manifest appeal." School Library Journal"Storm Boy is an excellent children's book and unquestionably deserving, if not begging, to sit on the shelf of every library in the nation." Western Native News
Author Bio
PAUL OWEN LEWIS lives near Seattle, Washington, and is the author/illustrator of eight books. When not stargazing, he is visiting schools and conferences across North America.
