Joseph Bruchac

Squanto's Journey Joseph Bruchac

Brief Description: The first Thanksgiving celebration would not have been possible without one man--SquantoReview Quotes: "Told with respect and dignity."--"The Horn Book" "History from the Native American viewpoint."--"Booklist"Marc Notes: Voyager books.;006-009.; Squanto recounts how in 1614 he was captured by the British, sold into slavery in Spain, and ultimately returned to the New World to become a guide and friend for the colonists. Review Quotes: "Told with respect and dignity."--"The Horn Book""History from the Native American viewpoint."--"Booklist""Publisher Marketing: In 1620 an English ship called the "Mayflower "landed on the shores inhabited by the Pokanoket, and it was Squanto who welcomed the newcomers and taught them how to survive. When a good harvest was gathered, the people feasted together--a tradition that continues almostfour hundred years later." Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 09/25/2000 pg. 65 (EAN 9780152018177, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2000 pg. 1481 (EAN 9780152018177, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 11/01/2000 pg. 110 (EAN 9780152018177, Hardcover)

Booklist 09/01/2000 pg. 127 (EAN 9780152018177, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 31 (EAN 9780152018177, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 31 (EAN 9780152018177, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Bruchac, Joseph Joseph Bruchac is the author of Skeleton Man, The Return of Skeleton Man, Bearwalker, The Dark Pond, and Whisper in the Dark, as well as numerous other critically acclaimed novels, poems, and stories, many drawing on his Abenaki heritage. Mr. Bruchac and his wife, Carol, live in upstate New York, in the same house where he was raised by his grandparents. Contributor Bio:  Shed, Greg Greg Shed has illustrated many books for children, including The Language of Doves by Rosemary Wells and Dandelions by Eve Bunting. He lives in his hometown of San Diego, California.