The Legend of Mackinac Island

A beautiful tale of the painted turtle Makinauk, his animal friends, and their discovery of new lands and long-lasting friendship. Legend and folklore of the Great Lakes region tell us that long ago, there was a large great turtle who floated quiety and gently upon a world made only of water. His name was Makinauk. One day a great spirit told him that he must lend his back for the creation of a brand new world - a place that has since become known as Mackinac Island.

Since the release of the widely-successful children's book The Legend of Sleeping Bear, author Kathy-jo Wargin and painter Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen have been collaborating on this trimphant story about friendship and loyalty. With intense dedication to the realism of the characters and the magic of the island, their work celebrates this tale in jubilant fashion, capturing the essence of a story that has inspired young and old throughout the generations.

Retells the story of the great turtle Makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help create the special place known as Mackinac Island.