November
 Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back
 by Joseph Bruchac and Jonathan London

 

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                                        Summary
In many Native American cultures each of the thirteen moons of the year is said to hold its own story, and each is powered by the turtle who is believed to contain the mystery of the moon in the shell of its back.  In this collection of poems based on Native legend, ...the authors have collaborated to give voice to the thirteen moons of the year and reveal the wonder of the seasons.

Philomel Books     
About the Author - Joseph Bruchac
About the Author - Jonathan London
About the Illustrator - Thomas Locker
Reading Strategies - Strategies That Work
Writing Strategies - 6+1 Traits of Writing

Author Interview - Joseph Bruchac was interviewed by Scholastic students.  Click here for a transcript of the interview.
 
Character Connections
Activities

  • Have students use Kid Pix to draw their own turtle with thirteen scales and then add stamps that depict the months of the year.  Click here for the detailed lesson plan.