Zadayi Red

From Publishers WeeklyIn this thoughtful debut, a retelling of an ancient Cherokee myth, Sunoya, born under a sign revealing that her life would be either one of great blessings or darkness, sets out on a path toward becoming her tribe's medicine chief. When she is grown and a vision shows her people facing destruction, the responsibility to save them—at the cost of a great sacrifice—falls first on her and then, years later, on Dahzi, a boy she's rescued and adopted. Dahzi struggles with his heritage and typical teen desires as he fights for his people and eventually confronts the Immortals, the beings who created the world. Fox elegantly blends the old tale and contemporary fantasy without being anachronistic or plodding, bringing depth and humor even to often-clichéd elements such as Sunoya's spirit guide. (July) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Review"“[Fox has] done a truly remarkable job of bringing forth the North American Indian traditions, and I do not think anyone has done it in this way before."--Vincent Wilcox, retired curator of Native American artifacts at the Smithsonian Museum, on *Zadayi Red

*"Fox possesses a rare skill in masterfully telling a story. He is a true storyteller in the tradition of Native people."--Lee Francis, Associate Prof. of Native American Studies, University of New Mexico

"Caleb Fox is a major new writer. Adventure, drama, emotion, magic, imagination, mysticism, insight into prehistoric peoples--this book is an amazing ride into the unknown!"--Tony Hillerman