Deepest Roots

by Sheila Moon

There is joy in the trying, and the least one can do is try. What happens in the Great Land may be a paradigm for what could happen on earth. "If it is done with courage it leads a heart home." First published over 20 years ago by Atheneum Press, Knee Deep in Thunder and Hunt Down the Prize have been reprinted now together with the first printing of Deepest Roots. This third book in the trilogy continues Maris' adventures informed by Navajo mythology and a deep stream of age-old wisdom; but her problems and questions all belong to today. Originally written for young people, for whom Sheila Moon had a special interest, this trilogy will capture the imagination and enliven journeys of most adults.

Genres: Fantasy

223 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1986

About the author

Sheila Moon was born December 25, 1910, in Denver, CO, and died August 25, 1991, in San Francisco, CA. She was a professor of Psychology, an analyst, and a poet. Her books for young people were mostly in the science fiction genre. She loved to write outdoors, and wrote, as she said, because she could not do otherwise. Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 5, 114

Reviews

[Allison · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved the first two books in this series as a child and have enjoyed revisiting them as an adult. I had a little trouble tracking this book down, and was not thrilled with it. It feels like a poor imitation of the first two books. The premise is very interesting, with a strong female protagonist and a focus on Navajo mythology. A young reader may enjoy this third book, but I would advise adult readers to stick with the first two "Knee Deep in Thunder" and "Hunt Down the Prize".