The Hummingbird and the Hawk, by Charles B. Pettis
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“There is a valley, not far from here that needs you.” The voice painted a picture for Shinaka. “It is a green place, where creatures live in peace and harmony. I want very much for it to remain that way. The valley needs a keeper, one who will protect it and its inhabitants. I want you, Shinaka, to be the keeper and protector of the green valley. But you must vow to do it always and forever.” Smiling Fawn asks her grandfather, Brave Wolf, to tell once more her favorite story, “The Hummingbird and the Hawk.” As a tribal elder, Brave Wolf shares with her the stories of their people to teach Smiling Fawn about the history of her family and her tribe. The people of the Armaha tribe have a rich tradition of legends handed down from generation to generation. The legends—filled with mystery, wonder, and adventure—help Smiling Fawn understand the beliefs her people guard and treasure. In these stories, she hears of Ahote, the Restless One, and of Ama and Dyami, and the struggles of the little humming bird Nuluk to find a new home for his flock. The important lessons revealed by the stories influence and shape Smiling Fawn’s life as she blossoms from a young girl of seven—whom her grandfather calls “little one”—to a young woman of sixteen and learns what it means to be a respected member of the Armaha.
The Hummingbird and the Hawk, by Charles B. Pettis- Amazon Sales Rank: #2214567 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-06
- Released on: 2015-03-06
- Format: Kindle eBook
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Magical setting, wonderful characters and engaging story By AccuRater I am a friend of the author. A few years ago, he shared a draft of a wonderful short story he had just written. The story takes place in a Native American village. The time may be the distant past, the recent past, or perhaps the present. The author provides hints, but leaves it to the reader. Smiling Fawn, beloved 7-year-old granddaughter of Brave Wolf, an elder of the Armaha Tribe, is begging her grandfather to tell her again about the creatures that inhabit their peaceful Green Valley. After feigning reluctance and barely hiding a smile, Brave Wolf consents. The story features a hummingbird (Nuluk) and a hawk (Shinaka). These unlikely friends both play major roles in the peaceful Green Valley which the tribe shares with other creatures. Brave Wolf tells Smiling Fawn how Shinaka and Nuluk came to the Valley, the hardships they endured, and their interaction with other creatures, both animate and inanimate. Each has its own unique personality and role in the world the author creates.When I finished the story, I was captivated. Chuck has a wonderful talent of developing his characters and a remarkably "visual" way with words. The characters are rich and textured. They confront challenges and disappointment. Loved ones die and the characters have to learn to accept the realities of life. It's all part of adapting to the world as it exists, rather than the world as you would wish it to be. His prose is remarkably visual. I would read a few sentences, close my eyes, and find myself in the Green Valley. I can see the Native American village, the dwellings, the people going about their daily lives, the stream that provides fish and drinking water, the animals in the Green Valley, the woods surrounding it, Umaqua, the mountain over the horizon, and, of course, Shinaka and Nuluk. And watching over all of the characters in the Green Valley is the Great One, a spiritual entity, much as Aslan watched over the characters in "Narnia."After I read the original short story, it was clear to me that Chuck needed to expand it into a book. The world he created was rich with characters and history and I wanted to know more. "The Hummingbird and the Hawk" takes up each of the main characters in a separate chapter, fleshes out their story, and expands upon their role in the Green Valley. We watch Smiling Fawn grow from a little girl of 7 to a proud and capable young lady of 16. It is evident that she has gained considerable wisdom and common sense from her grandfather. Meanwhile, Brave Wolf, ever proud of his granddaughter, is growing increasingly frail. He senses that Smiling Fawn is destined to play a leadership role in the Tribe in the years to come.Chuck, we need more!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. You've got to read this book! By AccuRater2 I am married to the author. I am aware of my bias but, notwithstanding, I think this is an excellent book. When you hold the book, you realize this is not just any paperback book. It feels good in your hands and, as you glance through it before reading, the illustrations jump out at you, making you want to dive right in and start reading.Each of the ten chapters in "The Hummingbird and the Hawk" features the storytelling by Brave Wolf, the grandfather, to Smiling Fawn, his beloved granddaughter. Seven-year-old Smiling Fawn looks forward to visiting Brave Wolf and hearing another story about Shinaka the Hawk (the protector of the people and creatures who live in their Green Valley), Nuluk the Hummingbird and his interaction with Shinaka, the growth of their tribe (the Armaha), Strong Wolf and White Sparrow (Smiling Fawn's parents), Sanchea (Brave Wolf's mother), as well as other creatures in the valley, both real and imagined - Inik, Ama, and Umaqua.The author has a way of putting his words into pictures. Scenes appear before you as you read the stories Brave Wolf tells Smiling Fawn. Although fictional, you learn about possible habits of hummingbirds, hawks, and a legendary Indian tribe. The illustrations placed at the beginning of each chapter and interspersed throughout the stories are beautiful and help to paint the pictures of the stories. The book is easy to read and, although originally targeting middle-schoolers, adults will enjoy reading it also. This will make a great gift. I hope there is a sequel! I want to know more about the Armaha Tribe, the Green Valley, its creatures, and other characters!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Book For Sharing By William F. Hickman There are books to be read quickly to unravel the plot and there are books to be read slowly to savor the moment. The Hummingbird and the Hawk is most definitely in the latter category. This small book is worth its weight in gold.Ostensibly a collection of native American stories the book is, in fact, a collection of musings on wisdom. Whether the reader identifies with the aged story teller, the concerned but loving parent, or the curious child there is something in these pages that will touch both the heart and the soul. Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens and in these beautifully crafted pages the author has given us much to listen to.This is a book to be read many times. Certainly by yourself and for yourself, but also with others. Take the time to share this with those you love, especially if they are curious children. This marvelous book can be a catalyst for bonding.
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