Little Indian wonders why he does not have a real name. His father explains that he must earn a name for himself, so the young boy sets out to discover what his name should be. His experiences eventually lead to the name SnappingTurtle. The story centers on growing up, identity, and finding a name of one’s own.
*Please note: This 1968 book contains dated representations of Native American culture characteristic of the period in which it was published.
