Mound Builder Series Excerpts

Native American Art

I found a display of Native American Birdstones in the Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. These particular birds are dated much earlier than the pipe in Mira & Jax and the Mound Builders. These birds piques the imagination of what Jax’s bird pipe may have looked like.

From Heroes and Rebels

Alerted by the noise, Aunt Josie came around the display. “Mr Gunroe!” she said, in amazement. She folded her arms across her chest. “What are you doing here?” “I heard there was a Mound Builder display at the library and I wanted to see it. I had no idea you were behind it.” “Hi, I’mContinue reading “From Heroes and Rebels”

Excerpt from Arrowheads

“Do you guys want to do something?” I stared at Aunt Josie with glazed eyes. I was so bored. We had played checkers, Sim City, and we even made a small video. I had posted it on social media, but so far not a single one of my friends had commented. I felt ignored. “DoContinue reading “Excerpt from Arrowheads”

Jax’s Pipe

In the book Arrowheads, Jax finds a Mound Builder platform pipe in his backyard. Jax’s pipe is an effigy pipe in the shape of a bird. It is unknown how these pipes were used, for ceremonies, personal use, or prayers. In Arrowheads Adsilha, the Mound Builder girl, uses the pipe for worship.