<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Nearly all that remains of some Indian tribes of Texas and the Southern Plains are their stories. Here twenty-six tales are brought together from fourteen tribes and at least five different cultures. They are stories of humor, guidance, and adventure that have been passed down through the generations. <p/>From the Tejas story that explains how the universe began, to the Lipan Apache tale in which a small lizard smartly outwits a hungry coyote, these stories are sure to delight young readers. Additional information about each tribe is included in the About the Storytellers section. <p/>Once again Jane Louise Curry has skillfully retold traditional tales of Native Americans. <i>Hold Up the Sky</i> is in keeping with the style of her previous, highly acclaimed collections of Native American stories, <i>Back in the Beforetime, The Wonderful Sky Boat, </i> and <i>Turtle Island.</i> This, too, is a collection to be treasured.