About the book
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, is just eleven, but this astute young girl plays a fateful, peaceful role in the destinies of two peoples.
Drawing from the personal journals of John Smith, American Book Award winner Joseph Bruchac reveals an important chapter of history through the eyes of two legendary figures.
Includes an afterword, a glossary, and other historical context.
What happens when the story of a nation’s beginning is told by two opposing voices?
- Dual POV: Follow the story through the eyes of Pocahontas, an astute chief’s daughter, and Captain John Smith, an ambitious English adventurer.
- Authentic Native American History: Discover the world of the Powhatan people, brought to life with rich cultural detail by an acclaimed Native American author.
- Based on Primary Sources: Experience the colonists’ struggle for survival, drawn directly from the historical journals of Captain John Smith himself.
- A Story of Cultural Clash: Witness the tense, complex, and often misunderstood first contact between two vastly different worlds in 17th century Virginia.
Editions of Pocahontas
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780152054656
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547351056
Read an Excerpt
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, is just eleven, but this astute young girl plays a fateful, peaceful role in the destinies of two peoples.
Drawing from the personal journals of John Smith, American Book Award winner Joseph Bruchac reveals an important chapter of history through the eyes of two legendary figures.
Includes an afterword, a glossary, and other historical context.
What happens when the story of a nation’s beginning is told by two opposing voices?
- Dual POV: Follow the story through the eyes of Pocahontas, an astute chief’s daughter, and Captain John Smith, an ambitious English adventurer.
- Authentic Native American History: Discover the world of the Powhatan people, brought to life with rich cultural detail by an acclaimed Native American author.
- Based on Primary Sources: Experience the colonists’ struggle for survival, drawn directly from the historical journals of Captain John Smith himself.
- A Story of Cultural Clash: Witness the tense, complex, and often misunderstood first contact between two vastly different worlds in 17th century Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocahontas about?
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, is just eleven, but this astute young girl plays a fateful, peaceful role in the destinies of two peoples.
Drawing from the personal journals of John Smith, American Book Award winner Joseph Bruchac reveals an important chapter of history through the eyes of two legendary figures.
Includes an afterword, a glossary, and other historical context.
What happens when the story of a nation’s beginning is told by two opposing voices?
- Dual POV: Follow the story through the eyes of Pocahontas, an astute chief’s daughter, and Captain John Smith, an ambitious English adventurer.
- Authentic Native American History: Discover the world of the Powhatan people, brought to life with rich cultural detail by an acclaimed Native American author.
- Based on Primary Sources: Experience the colonists’ struggle for survival, drawn directly from the historical journals of Captain John Smith himself.
- A Story of Cultural Clash: Witness the tense, complex, and often misunderstood first contact between two vastly different worlds in 17th century Virginia.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pocahontas?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Pocahontas?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780152054656
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pocahontas?
Joseph Bruchac
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Pocahontas is available as paperback(ISBN 9780152054656) and ebook(ISBN 9780547351056)
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