Book Detail

Encounter

Publication Information
Author:  Yolen, Jane Illustrator:  Shannon, David
Title:  Encounter Date:  1992
Publisher:  Harcourt Brace Jovanovich City:  San Diego
ISBN, paperback:  0-15-225962-7 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    historical fiction

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies

Summary:
An old Taino man tells a story about his childhood, about the day the invaders came and his people welcomed them. At the end it is clear that he is talking about Columbus. The book ends with an author's note. This is a powerful book with superior illustrations.

Teaching Ideas:
This could provoke good discussions about history and differing points of view. It could be an important part of a unit on U.S. history or on Native-Americans. For more information, see website www.metalab.unc.edu/expo/1492.exhibit/c-Columbus/columbus.html.

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Ethnic Groups > Native American
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > betrayal
bullet History > region > world history
bullet History > region > U.S. history > founding of the country
bullet History > topic > exploration > explorers > Columbus, Christopher


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