Mato the Bear and Devil's Tower: A Retelling of a Lakota Legend

by Michael O'Hearn (Adapter), Roberta Collier-Morales (Illustrator)

Two young Lakota warriors set out on an adventure. When they run into Mato the giant bear, something unexpected happens. Find out how this Lakota legend explains the creation of Devil's Tower.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published July 15, 2008

About the author

Capstone Press just published my first novel, The El Dorado Map, a magical Wild West adventure for middle-grade readers.

Reviews

[Terry McIntire · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book for a simple telling of the legend surrounding Devil's Tower. It is a children's book and I will probably buy copies for grandchildren. I think even for small children, more detail and description could have given. But I am glad I now know the legend.