Canadian, Aboriginal

King, Thomas. 1999. Green Grass, Running Water. Harper Collins Canada.
ISBN: 0-00-648513-8
Ages: 16+
Language: English
Subject: Adult; Fiction; Multiple Nations

This book involves the creation of a creation story and the mission of four ancient Indians. It also involves the 40-year-old-adolescent Lionel Red Dog, unfazable cleaning woman Babo, and various memorable Blackfoot and others in Alberta. They are brought together by an earthquake in which the trickster, Coyote, is involved.

Canadian, Aboriginal

King, Thomas. 1998. Coyote Sings to the Moon. Toronto, ON: Key Porter Books.
ISBN: 1-55568-642-8
Age: 6 - 10
Language: English
Subject: Children; Fiction; Multiple Nations

This is a story about the trickster Coyote and his lack of singing ability. Old Woman warns Coyote that his singing will scare Moon away. When this happens, the animals plan a way to bring Moon back.

Canadian, Aboriginal

King, Thomas. 1995. Medicine River. Penguin Canada. ISBN: 0-14-025474-9
Age: 14+
Language: English
Subject: Youth, Adult; Fiction; Plains, Blackfoot, Siksika

This story revolves around Harlen Bigbear, who provides "general maintenance" to his friends and acquaintances by becoming involved in arranging their lives.