Long ago, a Seneca tribe lived on the Niagara River, just upstream from a great waterfall. With plenty of fish and crops to feed them, life was good in their village. Then a sickness came to the peopl
2002 Storytelling World Awards Honor Title
World Award in Category 3: Stories for Adolescent Listeners
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"In an author's note that's particularly useful for educators, [Charles] describes the history of the legend and how her version differs. The exciting drama of Lelawala's trip over the falls, and the engaging and realistic illustrations that show Charles's careful research, will keep young readers' interest."
— Quill and Quire
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Veronika Martenova Charles
Veronika was born behind the Iron Curtain in Prague, Czechosloavakia. As a teenager she formed a pop act with a friend and learned to sing Western rock and roll. On a return trip from a tour in Cuba she stepped from her plane as it refueled in Gander, Newfoundland, and decided to stay in Canada. She studied at Ryerson University and the Ontario College of Art. Since 1991 Veronika has been writing and illustrating children's books full-time.
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