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Winter People, The

Publication Information
Author:  Bruchac, Joseph Illustrator:  
Title:  Winter People, The Date:  2002
Publisher:  Puffin Books City:  New York, NY
ISBN, paperback:   ISBN, hardback:  0-8037-2694-5

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

General Information:
Book Type(s):    historical fiction

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies

Summary:
Historical Fiction: As the French and Indian War rages in October of 1759, Saxso, a 14 year old boy, pursues the English rangers who have attacked his village and taken his mother and sisters hostage.

Teaching Ideas:
Many male students would be interested in reading this adventure book. The instructor should give background information to support the story as well as the pronunciation of the Indian names.

Teaching Strategies:
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Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Ethnic Groups > Native American
bullet History > time period > 18th Century
bullet History > topic > war
bullet Communities > historical


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