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by Kathy-Jo Wargin (Author), David Geister (Illustrator)
Winner of the Northeastern Minnesota Book Honor Award
The definition of the word "Minnesota" is known to most as the Dakotah word for "sky-tinted waters." However, in her research about the origin of the state's name, acclaimed author and native Minnesotan Kathy-jo Wargin uncovered a little-known, but age-old, Ojibwe tale.
The Legend of Minnesota tells the story of an enduring friendship between an Ojibwe girl and a Dakotah boy, and how their kindness toward one another gives the beautiful land of Minnesota its name.
Author Kathy-jo Wargin has won acclaim for many of her children's titles -- including the bestselling Legend of Sleeping Bear and The Legend of the Lady's Slipper.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.38 x 11.32 x 9.45 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 01, 2006
Award: Northeastern Minnesota Book Award (2006)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Legend of Minnesota
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 0.5
