The Legend of the Spirit Serpent

This modern retelling of a traditional Kalinago legend from the Caribbean island of Dominica recounts the story of a huge serpent who once guarded the indigenous people. Natari, a girl from Snake Cou village, loves hearing stories about the mysterious Spirit Serpent. Said to dwell in a sea cave filled with treasure, from which he protects her people, the Sea Serpent grants the wishes of those who visit him—but only tribal leaders can safely enter. When Natari secretly ventures to the Spirit Serpent’s cave herself, she finds that he has a wish of his own.