Squanto's Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving

by Joseph Bruchac

Book Overview

In 1620 an English ship called the Mayflower landed on the shores inhabited by the Pokanoket, and it was Squanto who welcomed the newcomers and taught them how to survive. When a good harvest was gathered, the people feasted together--a tradition that continues almost four hundred years later.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152060448
• ISBN13: 9780152060442
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Voyager Paperbacks
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 11.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

realistic

I didn't know about the story about Squanto and his life before and during when the settlers arrived on the shore, but now I do. thank you for breaking the mythical 'thanksgiving image' that we have thought for so many years. our society needs to know the truth, and not sugar coat it.

Excellent Thanksgiving Story

This book is an excellent way of sharing the first Thanksgiving with children. It is told from the perspective of the Native Americans, a perspective that is often overlooked. The illustrations are beautiful and help to tell the story visually.