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Added Nov 26, 2014
Trouble's DaughterTrouble's Daughter, BookThe Story of Susanna Hutchinson, Indian Captive
by Kirkpatrick, KatherineBook - 1998Book, 1998
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Added Nov 26, 2014
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Added Nov 18, 2014
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A thoroughly researched telling of life in a Quinault whaling community in 1923. Unfortunately, industrial nations' operations have interfered with the Native Peoples' hunts. Pearl, tells the story of her teen age years in the 1920's. Her mother and father have died, and she struggles to preserve traditions which may not be passed down to her.The book begins at the scene of a successful hunt in 1999.A thoroughly researched telling of life in a Quinault whaling community in 1923. Unfortunately, industrial nations' operations have interfered with the Native Peoples' hunts. Pearl, tells the story of her teen age years in the 1920's. Her mother…
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Added Nov 18, 2014
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Just a few years after slaves are freed, a black family takes in a run away Apache boy. Sarah, whose only pal is a rambunctious hound named Buster, takes time to adjust to another family member. Sky, as the young brave is called, and Sarah have much to learn from each other and Sarah's parents about self discipline and the meaning of freedom.Just a few years after slaves are freed, a black family takes in a run away Apache boy. Sarah, whose only pal is a rambunctious hound named Buster, takes time to adjust to another family member. Sky, as the young brave is called, and Sarah have much…
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Added Nov 13, 2014
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Messed up art work, a hair cut gone terribly wrong, no dress pants for a wedding, and a Christmas with the power out spent pet sitting ferrets, a dog, a parrot, a turtle, and a spider---Ray and his grandfather find ways to deal with it all!
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Added Nov 13, 2014
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Nathan lives on the Olympic Peninsula very close to the Makah People. More than anything he dreams of going out in a dugout canoe on a whale hunt. Nathan observes and discovers some unusual happenings and is determined to solve a murder which involves hidden Spanish gold.
Danger, adventure, mystery and an intriguing glimpse into the culture of native peoples of the Pacific Northwest make this a satisfying read.Nathan lives on the Olympic Peninsula very close to the Makah People. More than anything he dreams of going out in a dugout canoe on a whale hunt. Nathan observes and discovers some unusual happenings and is determined to solve a murder which…
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The Sign of the BeaverThe Sign of the Beaver, Paperback
by Speare, Elizabeth GeorgePaperback - 1983Paperback, 1983
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Added Nov 13, 2014
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In this survival story set in the Maine wilderness, Matt is left to safeguard his family's cabin while his father goes back to Quincy, Massachusetts for the rest of the family. He is rescued from a dangerous encounter with a swarm of bees by an "Indian" boy and his grandfather. Matt is asked to teach Attean how to read. He relies on his copy of Robinson Crusoe to interest the extremely reluctant Attean. Eventually, Attean is teaching Matt woodland skills which will keep him alive.In this survival story set in the Maine wilderness, Matt is left to safeguard his family's cabin while his father goes back to Quincy, Massachusetts for the rest of the family. He is rescued from a dangerous encounter with a swarm of bees by an…
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Added Nov 13, 2014
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Danny is out of place in the city. His school mates tease him and he likes to keep to himself. After his father visits his classroom and tells an Iroquois legend of a peace bringer, things may change.
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Soft RainSoft Rain, BookA Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears
by Cornelissen, CorneliaBook - 1998Book, 1998
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Added Nov 12, 2014
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A careful telling of an extremely tragic event. A young Tsalagi(Cherokee) girl is dragged out of her home and forced to walk a trail that crosses parts of present day North Carolina, Tennesse, Kentucky, Illinois,Missouri, Arkansas, and ends in Oklahoma. She is separated from her Grandmother, father, brother and dog... Will she ever see them again?A careful telling of an extremely tragic event. A young Tsalagi(Cherokee) girl is dragged out of her home and forced to walk a trail that crosses parts of present day North Carolina, Tennesse, Kentucky, Illinois,Missouri, Arkansas, and ends in…
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Added Nov 12, 2014
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Cloyd, an orphaned Navajo/Ute boy, goes to live with a man who has recently lost his wife. Cloyd works hard and at first everything goes well, until some friends of the old man bring in a bear they have killed.Cloyd's conflicting emotions are decribed in a realistic way. Outdoor adventure in the Colorado wilderness, including hunting, fishing, riding, and hiking, will appeal to those who enjoy nature.Cloyd, an orphaned Navajo/Ute boy, goes to live with a man who has recently lost his wife. Cloyd works hard and at first everything goes well, until some friends of the old man bring in a bear they have killed.Cloyd's conflicting emotions are…
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Added Nov 12, 2014
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An engaging, action filled story, which unfortunately is based on a contrived circumstance. Kit Carson could certainly have sent word or a letter to his daughter to tell her he was headed to New Mexico after the Fremont Expedition. If he had, she would not have felt abandoned, and been compelled to run away.An engaging, action filled story, which unfortunately is based on a contrived circumstance. Kit Carson could certainly have sent word or a letter to his daughter to tell her he was headed to New Mexico after the Fremont Expedition. If he had, she…
Added Oct 25, 2014
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This book is quite morbid, so if you are not prepared for dwelling on death, you may want to avoid.
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Ages 12
Recipes for PlayRecipes for Play, BookCreative Activities for Small Hands and Big Imaginations
by Sumner, RachelBook - 2014Book, 2014
Added Sep 23, 2014
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Fun, simple and inexpensive activities for the young child. Colorful and enticing photos enhance ideas.
Play and mess are okay...let children enjoy being children!
The Strictest School in the WorldThe Strictest School in the World, BookBeing the Tale of A Clever Girl, A Rubber Boy and A Collection of Amazing Flying Machines, Mostly Broken
by Whitehouse, HowardBook - 2006Book, 2006
Added Jul 31, 2014
The Mostly True Story of JackThe Mostly True Story of Jack, Book
by Barnhill, Kelly ReganBook - 2011Book, 2011
Added Jul 31, 2014
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Faceless FiendFaceless Fiend, BookBeing the Tale of A Criminal Mastermind, His Masked Minions and A Princess With A Butter Knife, Involving Explosives and A Certain Amount of Pushing and Shoving
by Whitehouse, HowardBook - 2007Book, 2007
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Added Jun 24, 2014
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Be sure to read The Strictest School in the World first...
You are bound to get hooked into the
mad cap adventures of Emmaline, Rab AKA Rubberbones,Princess Purnah, Aunt Lucy, and the mad Scientist, Professor Bellbuckle who are chased all over London by a man with no face.Be sure to read The Strictest School in the World first...
You are bound to get hooked into the
mad cap adventures of Emmaline, Rab AKA Rubberbones,Princess Purnah, Aunt Lucy, and the mad Scientist, Professor Bellbuckle who are chased all over…
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Added Feb 27, 2014
The Jungle Book [Alexander]The Jungle Book [Alexander], Book
by Kipling, RudyardBook - 1991Book, 1991
Added Feb 18, 2014
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actually only read one title of this group
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