gardening momma Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 We are reading the Little House on the Prairie books (we're currently in Little House on the Prairie, and have read ...in the Big Woods already). In the book, the Indians have been riding past the house, which Pa built pretty close to their trail, because he didn't know it was still in use. Sometimes the Indians come in, and Ma cooks for them, and everyone gets along fine. Sometimes the Indians come in and take things. I'd say there's a fair bit of prejudice--a mixture of fear of the unknown, fear of the known (theft of property), and the prevailing attitude of the day (Pa: "When white settlers come into a country, the Indians have to move on. The government is going to move these Indians farther west, any time now. That's why we're here, Laura. White people are going to settle this country, and we get the best land because we get here first and take our pick."). I'm looking for book recommendations, books that can provide more insight--behavior of whites and Indians alike, but still age-appropriate. I'm looking for mostly chapter books, like the Little House books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 We loved this one. I think there are 3 in the series. http://www.amazon.com/Birchbark-House-Louise-Erdrich/dp/0786814543/ref=pd_sim_b_2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 To my 13 yr. old, 7 yr. old and 5 yr. old., I have read Sign of the Beaver, Children of the Longhouse, and Light in the Forest. These are chapter books for older children but each child enjoyed them. I read these in a few days each. They didn't want me to stop. "Sign..." is about a boy left to take care of the new family cabin while the father goes back to get the rest of the family. He ends of meeting an old indian grandfather and his grandson....." "Light.." had scalping. It is about a boy taken at 4 years old and having to be returned at around 15 yrs. "Children..." is about about a young boy "kind of" becoming a man. Late 15th century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I will have to come back to this when I am not on my phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 My boys (7 and 9 at the time) LOVED Sign of the Beaver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 :bigear: Bumping up so people list more. We're just starting our American History studies and being that I am half Native American, I would love to do this justice. I remember I already wanted The Birchbark House, as I am Ojibwe. :) I've been to Madeline Island too, and it would be a great place to take DD6 this summer during a trip to the grandparents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Oh cool, Amazon said I already have the Birchbark House. Off to find it and start it tonight as a read-aloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 I read the descriptions of all of the books on Amazon. I think The Birchbark House will be the first one we read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 My boys (7 and 9 at the time) LOVED Sign of the Beaver. I liked the this book when i was a kid, but this book is written from the prospective of white settlers, so if one is reading LHOP, I would try to read something from another prospective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I used The Book Of Indians by Holling C. Holling to push my almost 8yo reluctant reader over the edge because he loved it so much (it's not an easy reader, I came up with lessons based on the book). It's a very Holling book! There's also a Book of Cowboys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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