The Legend of Mackinac Island

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Summary: Vivid Myth
Review: *Beautiful* illustrations. That must be said from the start. These are the kind of skies you dream about. And Wargin makes the animals come alive as they battle to assist Old Turtle in bringing up a clump of earth from deep below the waters. That the lowly muskrat is the one to succeed is predictable but pleasing- sharing the message with children that the least of all becomes the greatest. Perhaps the best part though is the end, when Old Turtle dies to himself in order to create the promised land of Mackinac for the animals. Make sure to read this out loud to your children, and with the right voices- old turtles have to sound very grouchy and very kind!

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Summary: super book
Review: The first one was great, the second one I like better . The author has captured the magic of Mackinac Island with her beautiful poetry throughout the legend. The last poem that the turtle says to his friends is the essence of the island. I've read many interpretations of how Mackinac Island was created...Ms. Wargins is a fine one The illustrations are wonderful and the characters are truely captivating. Thanks for another great kids book.

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Summary: The Legend of Mackinac Island
Review: This book is based on the Native American legend of how Mackinac island was formed. It says that long ago, when the waters covered the Earth, and the animals lived happily on the water. The wisest, oldest, and largest painted turtle of them all was Makinauk. one day he came and told the other animals that the Great Spirit of the Sky wanted land to be made, so one of the animals had to go to the bottom of the Ocean, bring back a handful of sand, and place it on Makinauk's back. Can the animals do it? Read this wonderful story written by Kathy-jo Wargin and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen to find out!

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Summary: The Legend of Mackinac Island
Review: This book is based on the Native American legend of how Mackinac island was formed. It says that long ago, when the waters covered the Earth, and the animals lived happily on the water. The wisest, oldest, and largest painted turtle of them all was Makinauk. one day he came and told the other animals that the Great Spirit of the Sky wanted land to be made, so one of the animals had to go to the bottom of the Ocean, bring back a handful of sand, and place it on Makinauk's back. Can the animals do it? Read this wonderful story written by Kathy-jo Wargin and illustrated by Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen to find out!

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Summary: A Charming Legend Lovingly Told
Review: This book with Kathy-jo's warming and loving way of telling a legend and the fantastic illustrations is truly a treasure. This is a return to the kind of quality children's books we used to have. It is challenging but readable for young children. It manages to teach loyalty and love while entertaining.