num_pages: 75
description: A visually stunning fictional account of a young nineteenth-century Sioux warrior's quest for knowledge that takes him from the plains of his childhood to a far-off boarding school where he learns the ways of the white world--and the value of his own traditions.A hand-calligraphed tribute to the narrative pictographs recorded by Plains artists in the ruled ledgerbooks they acquired in trade, the weaving of Cvijanovic's richly detailed original illustrations in the "ledger" style into a simply written story inspired by actual events holds appeal for young readers and those who wish to learn more about Native American art and history.
language: English
title: The Ledgerbook of Thomas Blue Eagle
titlecomplete: The Ledgerbook of Thomas Blue Eagle
genres: Middle Grade, Childrens, Picture Books, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Art
ratings_count: 131
awards: awardedAt: 788947200000
name: IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Award
category: Younger Reader Category
publisher: Charlesbridge