Pocahontas - Brossura

Bruchac, Joseph

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0152054650 ISBN 13: 9780152054656

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003

Riassunto

In 1607, when John Smith and his "Coatmen" arrive in Powhatan to begin settling the colony of Virginia, their relations with the village's inhabitants are anything but warm. Pocahontas, the beloved daughter of the Powhatan chief, Mamanatowic, is just eleven; but in spite of her age, this astute young girl acts with wisdom and compassion, and plays a fateful, peaceful role in the destinies of two peoples.
Drawing from the personal journals of John Smith, Joseph Bruchac, winner of the American Book Award for Breaking Silence, reveals an important part of history through the eyes of two historic figures.

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Recensione:

"Both characters come to life instantly, and the daily accounts are rich with details of everyday life . . . A first choice for those interested in exploring the topic."--Kirkus Reviews

"Brings an authentic voice to a greatly mythologized and misunderstood Native American historical figure."--School Library Journal

L'autore:

JOSEPH BRUCHAC is a poet, storyteller, and the author of more than sixty books for children and adults. He has received many literary honors, including the PEN Syndicated Fiction Award. Mr. Bruchac lives in Greenfield Center, New York.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0152054650
• ISBN 13: 9780152054656
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 173