This a traditional Cherokee legend that tells the tale of the world before stars in the sky. A young man in the village vows to find the thief. He comes to find that an eerie lit spirit dog keeps stealing the cornmeal and with the advice of an elder and the entire village, they village is able to drive the spirit away. This book depicts an authentic Cherokee village and how they would deal with a problem. This story has been passed down through many generations. It is important to inform children of other cultures and their stories especially since may Cherokee Indians live in western North Carolina, and even though this is a fictional story, students can make a connection of different inhabitants of North Carolina. Students could have the opportunity to make their own legend to explain some type of phenomena as an activity which would incorporate writing, art, and social studies.
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