Billy Buckhorn and the Book of Spells (Thunder Child Prophecy, Book 1) Coast Salish Before the feast

Before the feast

“Beth Dooley creates culture in the kitchen

ring with authenticity and humor

each lively tale introduces young readers to Mary's homeland and invites them to learn about how different places can produce different foods

It means to de-colonize any possible reader’s pre- or mis-conceptions about what it means to be alive and Indian today

Billy Buckhorn and the Book of Spells (Thunder Child Prophecy, Book 1) Coast Salish Before the feastAn ominous message conveyed to sixteen year old Billy Buckhorn by the spirit of his deceased grandmother opens the door to astounding supernatural events. Struck by lightning and brought back from the brink of death, Billy must contend with extraordinary visions and psychic insights. These new gifts prove both challenging and necessary as Billy begins to understand the peril behind his grandmothers words and realizes his calling to protect and defend