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Squanto’s Journey

By Joseph Bruchac

The story of the life of the Native American Pokanoket man who welcomed English settlers. Picture book.

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Mr. Revere and I

By Robert Lawson

An account of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, as well as his many activities leading up to the American Revolution, as humorously told by his horse.

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People of the Breaking Day

By Marcia Sewall

Picture book depiction of daily life for Native American Wampanoag, before first contact. Companion book to author’s The Pilgrims of Plimouth

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Thunder from a Clear Sky

By Marcia Sewall

Companion to Pilgrims of Plimouth and People of the Breaking Day, show what happens when two people’s meet

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Journey to Jericho

By Scott O'Dell

Boy journeys from coal mines in WV to lumber town in CA. Strange story, not really historical fiction. Do not recommend

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Nightjohn

By Gary Paulsen

12 yo African American girl is taught to read by Nightjohn, an escaped slave who knows the value of education

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The Treasure of Topo-el-Bampo

By Scott O'Dell

Two donkeys are conscripted by Spanish colonists to carry gold to the king’s ships.  They escape and return to their poor village – with a sweet surprise!

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