The Shepherd Boy
The Shepherd Boy by Kristine L. Franklin is a children’s fiction book published by Atheneum on April 1, 1994. This Stated First Edition features 32 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ben, a young Navajo boy, as he tends to his family’s sheep during the summer and faces the challenges of the night when a lamb goes missing.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of bravery and responsibility within the context of Navajo culture. As Ben navigates the darkness to locate the lost lamb, the story highlights the bond between the boy and his family’s sheep, while also reflecting aspects of Indigenous life. This edition, measuring 8.25 inches in height and 11 inches in length, offers a visually engaging experience for young readers.
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Ben, a young Navajo boy, tends his family’s sheep each summer and, one night, must brave the terrors of the darkness to find a missing lamb. By the author of The Old, Old Man and the Very Little Boy.
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