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This is a rich and vibrantly children's illustrated fiction book that shares cultural traditions and historical settings against the backdrop of a fictitious legend.
Falling Rock: A High Plains Native Legend is a vibrantly illustrated children's book depicting the culture and traditions of the High Plains Native Americans during the mid-1800's. Set in the High Plains and Rocky Mountain region of Colorado and Wyoming the main character Falling Rock, a man of great honor within his tribe, sets out on a challenging journey to gather and deliver a great heard of ponies to complete the traditional courtship rituals of the High Plains Native Americans. Will Falling Rock return to his beloved She Sings and assume his position in the tribe or will he become legend?
The rich cultural heritage and many vibrant traditions of these indigenous nations are described and represented in this book. It also includes some important historical facts of the various Native Tribes of the High Plains. This book aims to bring more awareness, honor, and celebration of the High Plains Native American Peoples.
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Rachel lives on the High Plains of Colorado with her husband, daughter, and three furry "sons" (one dog and two cats). She enjoys the beauty, depth, and humor of life all around her. She and her family are often greatly entertained and amused by the wonder of the natural world they are surrounded by and love to tell creative and silly stories inspired by this setting.
She is a passionate educator and egalitarian. One of her greatest desires is to influence those her life touches with an enhanced and enriched awareness and appreciation for the richness of life through history, culture, and God's Creation - expressed through the diversity of our world. It is through this passion and love for people and the written word that she aims to contribute works that bring knowledge, compassion, patience, kindness, humor, beauty, and victory out of tragedy to her audiences. After all, such are the things that make a life.
Rachel credits her love of the written word to her Creator, the wonder, richness, value, and appreciation of her life to her Saviour, and all her life's fulfillment through her family to the Almighty. She is forever grateful to her husband who has never doubted her and always encouraged, inspired, and faithfully loved her.
