# Legends

The Legend of the Bluebonnet

Tomie dePaola
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When a killing drought threatens the existence of the tribe, a courageous little Comanche girl sacrifices her most beloved possession--and the Great Spirit's answer results not only in much needed rain but a very special gift in return. "An ideal complement to Native American and Texas studies..." Booklist
Genres: Picture BooksChildrensNative AmericanFictionCulturalFolkloreHistorical FictionNative AmericansFolk TalesClassics
32 Pages

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