Book cover for Ghost Hawk
Description
From Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper, a story of adventure and friendship between a young Native American and a colonial New England settler. <BR>On the winter day Little Hawk is sent into the woods alone, he can take only a bow and arrows, his handcrafted tomahawk, and the amazing metal knife his father traded for with the new white settlers. If Little Hawk survives three moons by himself, he will be a man. <BR>John Wakely is only ten when his father dies, but he has already experienced the warmth and friendship of the nearby tribes. Yet his fellow colonists aren t as accepting of the native people. When he is apprenticed to a barrel-maker, John sees how quickly the relationships between settlers and natives are deteriorating. His friendship with Little Hawk will put both boys in grave danger. <BR>The intertwining stories of Little Hawk and John Wakely are a fascinating tale of friendship and an eye-opening look at the history of our nation. Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper also includes a timeline and an author s note that discusses the historical context of this important and moving novel.""
Publisher Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN10 1442481412
ISBN13 9781442481411
Number of Pages 336
File Size EP-106MB
Shelf Number KR765
Grade Range 5 - 9
Ages 10 - 14
Format EPub Download, Voice Text