The Rough-Face Girl - Hardcover

"A strong, distinctive tale with art to match." --Kirkus Reviews (pointer review)

"A powerful retelling. . . . The text contains the cadences and rhythms of oral language, and the illustrations, dark and vivid, use earth tones and shadows to convey the drama of the text." --Horn Book

"A splendid read-aloud." --School Library Journal

"The drama of the haunting illustrations--and of Martin's respectful retelling--produce and affecting work." --Publishers Weekly

"Striking . . . This will make an impact on youngsters in folklore units, Native American studies, and story hour sessions." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

An IRA Teacher's Choice Book
A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year
Winner of the Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award
Winner of Nebraska's Golden Sower Award

Every woman in the tribe wishes to marry the being who lives by the lake, but it is only the Rough-Face Girl--her face scarred from tending fires--who has the knowledge to win him.