Coyote and the Turtle's Dream

Eagle Books #1

by Terry Lofton, Lisa A. Fifield (Illustrator)

Based on the popularity of the original Eagle Books series, the Native Diabetes Wellness Program (NDWP) is developing a series of novels for middle schoolers in Native communities. The novel, Coyote and the Turtle’s Dream, is the first in a series of three books that will include a four-volume graphic novel based on the same story. The book features characters from the original series, but also expands the characters to include family members, teachers, store owners, other residents of a small reservation town, and an elderly box turtle. Adding to the understanding of type 2 diabetes presented in the original books, Coyote and the Turtle’s Dream introduces the character of Arianna, a young girl with type 1 diabetes.

252 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book free from CDC and you can request a copy here: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/CDCInfoOnDem...

Coyote and the Turtle's Dream is a middle grade book that is great for upper elementary and middle school children. This book was written to inform people of diabetes, but also teaches about Native American reservations, diversity, responsibility, and that children can make a difference.

Before beginning to read this book I assumed it would be boring and filled with facts since it was from the CDC and was to inform about diabetes. I was pleasantly surprised to find this book was interesting with some added mystery!

This book is the start of a 3 book series and I would like to see what hidden messages are in the other books.