Picture Maker: A Novel

by Penina Keen Spinka

Book Overview

On the northeast coast of America, nearly eight centuries ago, a child is born into a powerful clan of women. Her people call her Picture Maker, for her unique drawings seem to foretell the future.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525946241
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Dutton Adult
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.5" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

I couldn't put this book down!

It took me only 4 days to read this book, during which time I was oblivious to the rest of the world. Picture Maker takes you on a facinating journey to interesting and well researched places and civilizations. I couldn't wait to see where it would go next, and what type of customs and lifestyles the people there would have. The characters are absorbing, especially Picture Maker herself. I found myself smiling and crying with her as she faced triumph and despair thoughout her travels. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel as soon as it comes out.

Picture Maker

This is an excellent book. I recommed to everyone. This is the kind of book in which someone who normally wouldn't read it, will love it!It is truly a treat to read.

Proud to be a "Native" American :)

Just finished Picture Maker last night, and like other reviewers, I didn't want it to end, (I hear there is a sequel coming). I really loved the character of Picture Maker, and all of the people she came in contact with on her long journey to Greenland. The story kept going from one adventure to the next, from heartache to triumph and back again. The customs of all the native americans were fascinating, their beliefs, their values, their way of life, I especially liked learning about the Inuit. ...Just a small note...The fable about the beginning of the the world at the beginning of the book was a favorite of my daghter's and she has asked me to tell her the story of Sky Woman every night. How simple and easy life can be when you believe in the magic of the world around you. Read this story, it is truly wonderful.Enjoy, Debbi

On of the best books I've read in a long time

With so many hasty, poorly developed, thrown-together novels out there, this one clearly stands out. The author seems to have devoted much time, research, effort, and talent into this book. This story has it all...adventure, tragedy, heartbreak, triumph, and love, each coming at the right time in the right dose. I was impressed with the author's knowledge of Native American history, and how she made a very complex story easy and enjoyable to read. I had a hard time putting this one down, and I didn't want it to end! I would definitely recommend this one.

Picture Maker, the Movie-to-be

This colorful, detailed, adventure story will make you cheer and cry and think ... and more. With its carefully researched, rich, historical background, one can see and feel the 14th century from a female native American's point of view. It would make a marvelous movie. The book accelerates whilst the reader assimilates. The author, Penina Spinka, has a refreshing style. Readers will find it difficult to lay aside long enough to eat or sleep. A future best seller.