The Creator's Game: A Story of Baaga'adowe/Lacrosse
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Product Description: The game of lacrosse is a gift from the Creator, given to the American Indians in the long ago. But Travis Skinaway doesn't know the full story of the game: he only knows that he struggles to catch the ball and that his teammates and coach seem to think he's hopeless. Travis is ready to hang up his gear, but then his grandfather appears in a dream, explaining to him that lacrosse is a spiritual quest, just like a prayer, a song, or a dance. When opportunity strikes at the big game, he carries the durable weight of tradition onto the field with him, celebrating skills handed down through generations.
Age Level: Middle Grade
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Book Series: A Rich Heritage: American Indians Today Coming of Age: American Indian Heritage Sports Stories for Teens: American Indian Heritage Athletes and Sports: American Indian Heritage Grandparents: American Indian Heritage
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