Thursday, November 15, 2012

Encounter

Jane Yolen

This is the story of a Native American (Taino) boy whose tribe encounters the White Man-specifically Columbus and his crew.  His people are excited about the new people and new things, but the boy has a horrible feeling about them.

Audience
I read this to 3rd graders and they understood.  I think anyone up through adults could enjoy it.

Why I Love This Book
1) The pictures.  They are beautiful and captivating.  They are also important to story telling.
2) The narrator's voice is amazing.  I can believe it's a child, but he is a reliable narrator
3) Every detail is completely believable, and the story is as historically accurate as possible

Caution
1) This is about the harm of the Columbian exchange
2) Though discrete, it does mention war crimes

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