Morning Girl, who loves the day, and her younger brother Star Boy, who loves the night, take turns describing their life on an island in pre-Columbian America; in Morning Girl's last narrative, she witnesses the arrival of the first Europeans to her world.

A Native American boy with a special gift to "see" beyond his poor eyesight journeys with an old warrior to a land of mystery and beauty.

The voices of men and women, young and old, blue collar and middle class, salesmen and craftsmen, vets and draft dodgers, Native Americans, New England Yankees, southern gentlewomen, gay and straight, serious and seriocomic, playful and sad.

A collection of essays in which author Michael Dorris reflects upon his roles as father, son, and husband; scholar, professor, and student; writer and critic; activist; traveler; and observer.

Authors describe how they became readers through contact with children's favorites, traditionally accepted classics, and a wide variety of other reading material.