Andrea Fritz

Thuqi' (sockeye salmon) needs to spawn, but she doesn't know the way to the river from the sea. She asks Tumus (otter) for help, but he doesn't know. But when Tumus becomes lost, Thuqi' helps him find his way home; then, he remembers a bit of advice that sets Thuqi' on the right path.

Distinct, stylized art and a fresh story. The front endpaper offers a pronunciation guide and glossary for the Hul'q'umi'num' words, but also the message that "proper pronunciation is not important for enjoying and learning from the story!"

Will be on the lookout for the next three books in Coast Salish Tales series.… (mer)