This book is another in my "read-aloud classic" list. It has beautiful illustrations which enhance the mystery of the story nicely. It brings Native American traditions into a modern setting very effectively. And it does a nice job of never coming right out and saying the man is the raven, but leaves you with the feeling of wind from a Ravens wings across the back of your neck -- it gave me shivers! Take care of animals, take care of traditions, and know who you are, are this books implied morals. A very neat book.