Call Down the Stars

In the icy land of prehistoric Alaska, two heroic storytellers bring to life the final chapter of their ancestors: the star-crossed lovers Chakliux and AqamdaxA handsome young tribal warrior and sage, Yikaas has traveled across the sea to hear stories of the Whale Hunter and the Sea Hunter peoples. Around the fire, Qumalix, a beguiling and beautiful storyteller, barely old enough to be a wife, catches the eye of Yikaas, and so begins their flirtation through storytelling, which brings to vivid life tales of the Near River and Cousin River tribes. The fates of lovers Chakliux and Aqamdax, and their wicked nemesis K’os, are revealed as Yikaas and Qumalix weave together tales from their ancestors’ past—and tales from their own lives.Call Down the Stars is the final book of the Storyteller Trilogy, which also includes Song of the River and Cry of the Wind.From Library JournalA major publishing event, and that's no clich?. This newly discovered book collects nearly 500 folktales first assembled in the 1920s.Concluding the "Storyteller Trilogy." Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. From BooklistThis third book in Harrison's Storyteller trilogy completes the tale begun in her two previous works, Song of the River (1997) and Cry of the Wind (1998). This installment, which, like the others, is set in prehistoric Alaska, features two storytellers: Yikaas, a young, handsome, and fiery-tempered member of the River People tribe; and Qumalix, a beautiful, clever, and high-spirited member of the Sea Hunters tribe. These two quick-witted characters spend their evenings sparring verbally and weaving tales of their historic ancestors for their gathered tribespeople. Their nightly contest to tell the most enchanting tale (and the hint of attraction between them) brings to life legends of the tribes' heroic ancestors, much to the delight of the assembled listeners, while also weaving a dramatic plot for readers to follow. Well-written and meticulously researched, Harrison's powerful yarn details the hardships and simplicity faced by prehistoric people while also emphasizing their humanity. It will appeal not only to Harrison's own fans but also to fans of Clan of the Cave Bear (1980). Kathleen HughesCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved