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CBC Showcase: Native America
Two boys one half Indian, the other violently anti-Indian come to terms with their misconceptions about each other in post-Revolutionary Vermont.
by Liza Ketchum
Daniel Tucker is struggling to find his own path between the heritage of his Pequot Indian mother and the customs of his English father. Hiram Coombs is scared and full of hate—he can't get past the memory of Indians and Redcoats burning his family's previous home and kidnapping his uncle. The story unfolds with chapters told in alternating points of view, as the two neighboring boys grapple with issues of prejudice, personal identity, and healing.
"Surprisingly contemporary and relevant in its coming-of-age theme and its exploration of the roots of hatred and the possibilities of friendship. . . . Terrific historical fiction." —Kirkus Reviews
Ages 10-14
ISBN: 0-618-40085-0
Price: $16.00
Publisher: Clarion Books
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