Yudonsi

by Robert J. Blake

Wild Yusi, thoughtless Yusi, crazy Yusi thinks the village--and the canyon itself-- is his, scrawling his mark everywhere; on desks at school, buildings, and even trees. "Yudonsi," you-don't-see, the villagers begin calling him. Yudonsi's arrogance knows no bounds until the day he climbs the canyon wall to paint his mark where all must see it, and winds up facing the anger of the canyon and sky, and the threat it poses to the entire village.With rich,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399233202
• ISBN13: 9780399233203
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.9" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Blend of ancient and modern

Yudonsi blends ancient and modern cultural issues. A modern teen living in the Arizona canyonlands does not understand or appreciate his village traditions. He tags others' possessions and even the canyon walls in order to get attention. When the canyon spirits show their power, his village is threatened with a flood. Only then does he see the strength and importance of his Native village traditions. This is an excellent book to read aloud to upper elementary students then discuss the issues involved.