About the book
An Indian brave stands poised to shoot a white deer drinking from a pool of water in the moonlight. It is only a dream—a recurring nightmare that haunts 15-year-old Janet Carson—but it is a dream that will change her life forever.
Janet, one of the few Anglo teens in the New Mexico art colony where she lives with her mother, feels isolated and alone. For some reason, she is drawn to Billy Honcho, an old, alcoholic Indian who begs for money from her. As they get to know each other, the meaning of Janet's nightmare grows clear, and Billy becomes the brave in her dream.
Editions of The Night the White Deer Died
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385301541
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440210924
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385742351
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307804204
Read an Excerpt
An Indian brave stands poised to shoot a white deer drinking from a pool of water in the moonlight. It is only a dream—a recurring nightmare that haunts 15-year-old Janet Carson—but it is a dream that will change her life forever.
Janet, one of the few Anglo teens in the New Mexico art colony where she lives with her mother, feels isolated and alone. For some reason, she is drawn to Billy Honcho, an old, alcoholic Indian who begs for money from her. As they get to know each other, the meaning of Janet's nightmare grows clear, and Billy becomes the brave in her dream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Night the White Deer Died about?
An Indian brave stands poised to shoot a white deer drinking from a pool of water in the moonlight. It is only a dream—a recurring nightmare that haunts 15-year-old Janet Carson—but it is a dream that will change her life forever.
Janet, one of the few Anglo teens in the New Mexico art colony where she lives with her mother, feels isolated and alone. For some reason, she is drawn to Billy Honcho, an old, alcoholic Indian who begs for money from her. As they get to know each other, the meaning of Janet's nightmare grows clear, and Billy becomes the brave in her dream.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Night the White Deer Died?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Night the White Deer Died?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385301541
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Night the White Deer Died?
Gary Paulsen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Night the White Deer Died is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385301541) and paperback(ISBN 9780440210924) and paperback(ISBN 9780385742351) and ebook(ISBN 9780307804204)
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