The Legend of Blue Jacket

by Michael P. Spradlin

Book Overview

He was only sixteen when the Shawnee Indians took him from his home. But he wasn't captured. He went willingly. And, after many years of proving his bravery in battle against the colonists, he was named war chief of the Shawnee. His name was Blue Jacket. Here, told in riveting narrative and stunning, historically accurate illustrations, is the incredible story of a white boy who spent the first sixteen years of his life among white settlers and the...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688158366
• ISBN13: 9780688158361
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

A Welcome addition to a child's library

The Legend of Blue Jacket, a children's book, and fictional account that parallels the belief, and lore, surrounding the life and times of Shawnee chief Blue Jacket. It is the author's portrayal, to a children's audience, of one side, of a somewhat controversial story and character of American history. The controversy stems from accounts portraying Blue Jacket as white man captured, and rising to power in the Shawnee tribe. Others, mainly of Indian decent refute this story. This little book is very well written and illustrated. It presents a child's story that is easily read, and will inspire young readers to further investigate the story and legendary figure of American and Indian history. I recommend the book highly, and think it deserves a place in any child's library

The Legend of Blue Jacket - just a legend?

This wonderful legend is truly a work of art, both by the author and the illustrator. I bought this for my grandchildren, but truly enjoyed reading it myself. The preface states it is just a legend, and that there was not much recorded in historical archives about Blue Jacket, but the way the author portrays this great warrior makes you feel like you are living during those times. One of the benefits of reading this story to my grandchildren was the fact that they began to ask questions about MORE people in history who lived during that time. Another trip to the book store! The art work is truly amazing and you can tell that the artist loved his job on this one. All in all, this was a wonderful story with moving pictures. Absolutely perfect for a quiet afternoon.Thank you, Mr. Spradlin - I wait anxiously for your second book.