American Animals

How Coyote Became Clever is an adaptation of a traditional Native American folktale told by the Karok People. In the story, Coyote seeks the gift of being smart from the maker of all animals and he tries to outwit the other animals by staying awake to get the first gift. But will that strategy work? And if not, what happens if he is the last to get anything?

The Civil War is over, but hostilities continue to rage. Can she protect her home from the ravages of divided loyalties? Missouri, 1865. Hester Cain’s world is unraveling. With her father and brother waging a guerrilla warfare against the victorious Union, the quiet young woman tries to keep the three orphans in her charge safe from the local militia’s harassment. And though she has no reason to trust the other side, she shocks herself by opening the door to a wandering Yankee soldier. Struggling to balance the rejection of her childhood sweetheart and a growing bond with her guest,...