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Reviewed on December 1, 2006
Gr 6-8 Abundant historical detail underlies this rich fictional account of the life of Pocahontas. Based on extensive in-depth research and told largely from the Native American viewpoint, the story highlights how difficult it was to develop lines of communication and understanding. The tale begins in 1607 when Pocahontas is about 11 years old. Her spunky and fearless nature comes across as she spies on the strange new people, along with her fictitious friend Neetah, to bring information back to her people. Neetah is a well-drawn chara...Log In or Sign Up to Read More