Squanto's Journey by Joseph Bruchac

Most children learn about the story of the pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, but the tale of the Native Americans is far less known. This is a must read during the Thanksgiving season to provide different perspectives of the first Thanksgiving. Based on a true story, Squanto, a Native American, and his friends have been visited by the explorers before; however, this trip was different. They misread explorers intentions and join them on their ship for a feast only to find the ship sets sail for Spain. Once there, he is forced into slavery and is sold off to the English. In desperation to return home, Squanto tries to learn as much as he can about the culture and learns to speak English. Eventually, he befriends the English and becomes an interpreter and guild for the Pilgrims. He becomes the first known Native American who seems to live in both worlds, the European and Native American.

~Erica, elementary school teacher