Bruchac mentions in the author’s note that “the story of a weaker but wiser animal winning a race is one of the most common motifs in the animal tales of Native America.” This story shares this lesson.Īs far as cultural markers, the only allusion to the Native American culture that I found was the reference to the telling of time, such as the change of seasons and the phases of the moon.Īruego and Dewey do an excellent job of complementing the story. The tale captures the theme of brains versus brawn. Turtle represents wisdom, and Beaver depicts physical strength. However, the Bruchac duo shares the Native American tale that honors the culture. Readers can relate this story to Aesop’s The Tortoise and the Hare. While Turtle is hibernating, Beaver moves in and takes over the pond. When winter is over, Beaver challenges Turtle to a race for the rights to remain in the pond. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 2003. Turtle’s Race with Beaver as told by Joseph and James Bruchacīruchac, Joseph and James Brochac.
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