Teacher, writer, and artist Beardslee tells the true story of a contemporary Ojibwa woman and her children in rural northern Michigan, beginning with the arrival of a white educator to learn about The Indians. The story demonstrates how traditional beliefs and oral history help the family cope with the racism and educational discrimination they encounter. Though based on fact, the story is told as a narrative without scholarly paraphernalia. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)