Book Description

Mud Witch Boy speaks in grunts, growls and whistles. He hears stories from the earth he digs and shapes.A figure riding a dog-like creature is etched high upon the canyon walls. Ancient pot shards show the same mysterious images. But not even the storyteller Dreaming Bear can tell you what these images mean or the story behind them. When the people lost their dreams, they forgot how to read the signs and images. They forgot their knowledge of "Animal Wisdom."For the prehistoric cave-dwelling people, life hasnt been the same since the explosion. Forced to leave the canyon they struggle to adjust to life out on the prairie and live in fear of the angry ghost animals that still reside high above them. Then comes Mud Boy-grunting the language of wild beasts. Constantly scratching images and symbols in the dirt, this mysterious creature-seemingly more animal than human-frightens the people with his strange behavior. But the boy has a message that could help them regain their harmony with nature-and learn to dream again. Can they look past what they dont understand to appreciate his important gift?Rich in symbolism, Mud Witch Boy examines the nature of the unknown and the forces of nature-and our place in it-for a powerful adventure that will not soon be forgotten.----- Connect With the True Meaning of Life by Daring to Dream. ----- "Mud Witch Boy of Ghost Canyon" Sheds Light on the Subject. - The Story of this enchanting childrens book takes us on a journey to a village void of dreams, where the people encounter problems similar to our own current troubled times. When the Mud Witch Boy, a feral child from the canyon, comes into the villagers lives, he struggles to fit in. Desperately he tries to communicate to the people what he thinks are the important things of life, by use of symbolism and making shapes in the mud. - The story, illustrations and poems originate from the multi-talented imagination of the author, Valerie Temple, to create a unique way of story telling. As the story unfolds, exactly what the author intends is portrayed vividly by her many illustrations throughout the book. Each chapter is begun by a passionate poem that gives us a glimpse into the world of Mud Witch Boy. - Open your heart to the messages of this timeless story adventure and discover those which are most important to you. "Mud Witch Boy of Ghost Canyon" will take you on a journey where you will dare to dream! --- BooksonViewbyDale -