Category: Reconstructive Text
Author: Jane Yolan
Publisher/Year: Sandpiper (1996)
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 32pp
Summary: A young Taino Indian boy tells the story of Christopher Columbus arriving to America. He is kidnapped with others from his tribe but escapes and tries to warn others as he finds his way back to the village.
Comments: I highly recommend this book. The story is refreshing and causes you to think about historical events in a different way. It is beautifully illustrated as well.
Classroom Application:
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Age: 6-12 years old
A great way to teach that every story has two sides. This is an excellent match for a social studies or history class. It is also available in Spanish and could be used in Spanish class ("Where is San Salvador") Read it on Columbus Day even!
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