{"product_id":"crazy-horses-vision-9781584302827","title":"Crazy Horse's Vision","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe true story of the great Sioux warrior who, as a young boy, defies tradition and seeks a vision on his own in hopes of saving his people.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrazy Horse is among the best known Native American heroes. Yet many people do not know his boyhood name was Curly, inspired by his curly hair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurly was a leader even as a young boy, taming wild horses and hunting powerful buffalo. But all his bravery could not prepare him for the trouble he and the other Lakota Indians would face with the white settlers. Wanting to help his people after a fierce battle that mortally wounded Chief Conquering Bear, Curly defied traditional custom and risked his own life by running away, up to the hills, to seek a vision.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenowned Abenaki author Joseph Bruchac tells a gripping and compelling story of how the dedicated young boy, Curly, grows into the brave warrior Crazy Horse. Sioux artist S.D. Nelson, with paintings inspired by the ledger book style of the Plains Indians, evokes the drama and tragedy of an important figure in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Bruchac, \u003c\/b\u003e a citizen of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation, is the author of more than 100 books for children and teens, including multiple picture books published by Lee \u0026amp; Low Books, and the young adult \u003ci\u003eKiller of Enemies\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, which received a starred review from \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e. A Rockefeller Fellow and an NEA Poetry Writing Fellow, Bruchac has received numerous recognitions and awards over his long-standing career. In addition to writing, Bruchac is an editor at Greenfield Review Press, a literary publishing house he co-founded with his wife. He lives in Greenfield Center, New York. To find out more about him, visit josephbruchac.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eS.D. Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator, whose work includes Lee \u0026amp; Low's \u003ci\u003eCrazy Horse's Vision\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJim Thorpe's Bright Path\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Quiet Hero\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author and illustrator of many picture book stories inspired by the traditions of his Lakota heritage--including \u003ci\u003eGift Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Parents' Choice Award, and \u003ci\u003eThe Star People\u003c\/i\u003e, an Oppenheim Gold Award winner. A former middle school art teacher, Nelson is now a full-time artist whose paintings are held in both private and public collections. He is of Lakota (Sioux) descent and lives with his wife in Chandler, Arizona. Visit him online at sdnelson.net.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee \u0026 Low Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613554282770,"sku":"9781584302827","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8a614bfd-f523-42a3-9bf5-d7ce2692e426.jpg?v=1732407832","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/crazy-horses-vision-9781584302827","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}