The Hero Twins: A Navajo-English Story of the Monster Slayers (Navajo-English)

Author: Jim Kristofic
Illustrated by: Nolan Karras James
Paperback: 52 page(s)
Age Range: 9 - 13
Ontario curriculum: Language - Reading...Native Languages - Reading

Book Description:

The Hero Twins tells the story of two brothers born to Changing Woman and trained by the Holy People to save their people from the naay+????+????', a race of monsters. But the naay+????+????' can't be beaten alone. Family and friends and wise mentors must lead any warrior down the good path toward victory. Colorful illustrations show the action as the twins seek out their father to receive the weapons they need to face the greatest monster of them all: Y+????'iitsoh.

Told in Navajo, the Din+???? language, and English, this story exists in many versions, and all demonstrate the importance of thinking, patience, persistence, bravery, and reverence. These teachings still help the Din+????--and everyone--find the harmony of a balanced and braver life.

Publishers Weekly
James's vivid pencils combine elements of geometric Navajo symbolism and iconography with a superheroic comic-book sensibility brought to both the brothers and the terrifying creatures they battle.

Kirkus Reviews
A thrillingly melodramatic tale kept close to its Navajo roots.