Waterless Mountain

Younger Brother lives in a dry land, and he dreams of finding the wide water of the Pacific Ocean. This gentle coming-of-age story, rooted in the traditional culture of the Navajo, recounts Younger Brother's journey toward finding his vocation as a medicine man. Under the guidance of his uncle, the boy learns about the ancient songs, customs, and ceremonies of his people as well as the modern-day magic of movies and airplanes.
Written in the 1930s by an authority on Native American life and lore, this Newbery Medal winner offers a vivid portrait of Navajo beliefs and traditions. Its simple but poetic storytelling style is enhanced by numerous black-and-white illustrations.
navajo;american indian;native americans;juvenile fiction;childrens literature;coming of age;medicine man;ancient religion;cultural;poetic storytelling;ya;life journey;junior fiction;middle grade;folklore;united states;life lessons;growing up;young adult;books to spend time with;commitment reads;uplifting stories;against the odds;happy endings;easy to read;spiritual;reluctant readers;Newberry; Native Americans; Navajo; Award Winner; American Indian