Cajun Columbusis the story of how Pierre Lastrapes, after exciting adventures with the Norse Vikings and the Attakapas Indians, crossed the Atlantic Bayou and guided the explorer Christopher Columbus to a safe landing in Acadiana in the New World.

Conceived by the author while a student at Grand Coteau, Louisiana, the story won top honors in a state speech competition. In this new revised edition, the Cajun dialect is tempered a bit to allow for easier reading. James Rice’s imaginative illustrations add a delightful dimension to this fun story. Rice is the author and/or illustrator of numerous other titles including the classic Cajun Night Before Christmas.