Walking Two Worlds
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
This work of historical fiction is based on the true, inspiring story of the early education of Seneca leader Ely Parker. Hasanoanda was his Indian name, but in mission school he became “Ely.” Despite the racism and deceit he faced, he never gave up his mission to receive an education that would enable him to aid the Seneca people in their quest to keep their land. As a young person, he learned how to live in the world of the white man, but never forgot his Seneca roots. Also included is an afterword that highlights
the careers and achievements of Ely Parker’s adult life.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The true story of Seneca leader Ely Parker (1828 1895) inspires this fast-paced work of historical fiction, which joins the PathFinders line of books, written at a second-grade reading level. Ely, whose Seneca name is Hasanoanda, becomes a star pupil at the Tonawanda Baptist School, where he faces ridicule and prejudice as he learns English. He goes on to establish himself as an engineer and represents the Seneca in key treaties and land deals, before becoming a personal secretary to Ulysses S. Grant in the 1860s. Through brief chapters and vivid descriptions, Bruchac, who is of partial Abenaki descent, offers a full-bodied portrait of a dedicated young man holding on to the traditions of his heritage while adapting to an encroaching world. Ages 12 16.
