This book's title says it all, and the story is an overlooked one--- personally, my favorite type. I've often read about indigenous groups in the Americas, but had never before heard of the Tlingit. Through a grandmother's narration we learn the intricacies of a small, but relevant culture: their history, their traditions and cultural norms, and their present lifestyle.

I'd certainly recommend this book for educators looking to show the rich diversity present in our own backyard (Alaska, in this case), and to perhaps relay to their students the fundamental elements that define every culture. The Tlingit community is small, but they have a big story to tell. ( )