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Welcome to: A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews, a blog site that offers information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, classroom teachers, librarians, and those studying to become teachers. We hope you will find "just the right book" to share with others. Our goal is to keep the site updated with information about children's authors, book awards, and new releases. Each entry will include the book cover picture, a brief overview, bibliographic information, and suggested uses for families, librarians, and teachers. We will categorize books in several different ways, to facilitate searching.

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11/22/13

Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People

Author: Jonathan London/Lanny Pinola
Illustrator: Sylvia Long
Copyright: 1993
Genre: Non-Euro 2
Reading Level: 3rd-5th
Activity Grade Level: 5th
Book Description: A tale of how Coyote captures fire and how him and his animal friends work together and show bravery.
Integrated Idea: Students write their own tall tale book and make sure to include a moral. Use illustrations and bind it so they can keep their own published book.
Reviewer & Affiliation: Claire Brink, Valdosta State University