Jayne J Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 We are studying the various tribes of Native Americans this year, and my ds has really gotten excited about it. It is driving him to read a lot more and do some independent learning. My problem is finding fiction for him to read--all the historical fiction books I can find have female protagonists and that turns him off a bit. We've read Birchbark House, Nightbird, Meet Kaya, (all girls) and plan to read The Sign of the Beaver, but I'd really love more suggestions that have male protagonists. Anything about the Nez Perce people would be especially welcome. (As a general note, I am finding an overwhelming amount of historical fiction is written for and about girls--so frustrating!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 This fits the bill perfectly. I was afraid we wouldn't like it but we (the whole family) loved it! http://www.amazon.com/Om-Kas-Toe-Blackfoot-Twin-Captures-Elkdog/dp/1880114062/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1316630851&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Om-Kas-Toe has a male protagonist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Star Boy- you'd need to explain that multiple tribs have Sun Dances. CloudWalker: Contemporary Native Stories has some boys. Walk the World's Rim- about Spanish explorers, a slave, and a Native boy. A Boy Named Beckoning- about a boy who was captured and sold. I have more if you are willing to read adult books and edit difficult content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne J Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thanks for the recommendations! I'd like to stick to stories that ds can read himself or that don't require too much alteration--I'm not great at on the fly editing. I've been eyeballing Om-Kas-Toe (of course my library doesn't have it) so I checked Amazon. One copy was going for over 600$ :lol: Gotta love the wacky Amazon prices. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enough Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Look up Joseph Bruchac on Amazon- he's a Native American and has written a ton of historical fiction books with male protagonists, everything from picture books about Crazy Horse and Squanto to novels about the Navajo Code Talkers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Kenneth Thomasma (Om-Kas-Toe and Naya Nuki) has many other boy Native American heroes. Walk the World's Rim has a boy, but at times that book is a yawner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Clyde Robert Bulla wrote 2 stories about Squanto. My DS loved Squanto and ate it up in 1 day. Om Kas Toe was pretty long for us - we used it as a readaloud. Om Kas Toe was at my library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 My DS loved Children of the Longhouse (Iroquois nation, has twin boy/girl protagonists) and Sign of the Beaver, which I see you already have planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) What about the Indian in the Cupboard? I remember reading it as a child... I realize it isn't accurate or historical fiction but it might be enjoyable! Edited September 21, 2011 by warneral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thanks for the recommendations! I'd like to stick to stories that ds can read himself or that don't require too much alteration--I'm not great at on the fly editing. I've been eyeballing Om-Kas-Toe (of course my library doesn't have it) so I checked Amazon. One copy was going for over 600$ :lol: Gotta love the wacky Amazon prices. :bigear: Om-Kas-Toe was a big hit with my kids but I can't imagine why someone would try to sell it for over $600! :tongue_smilie: Here is a used copy for just over a dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Kenneth Thomasma (Om-Kas-Toe and Naya Nuki) has many other boy Native American heroes. Walk the World's Rim has a boy, but at times that book is a yawner. My son loved these (age 8 to 9 at the time). These are Sonlight choices for core 3. There are others in the Om-Kas-Toe and Naya Nuki style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 This is an easy read but my ds loved it. Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 What about the Indian in the Cupboard? I remember reading it as a child... I realize it isn't accurate or historical fiction but it might be enjoyable! It might be better to do this away from books about actual Native Americans. The ideas are so dissimilar from actual Native peoples and tribes that I see it more as a point of confusion then beneficial. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmommy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 My son LOVED Naya Nuki. Just thought I'd give it a plug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Anpao.http://www.amazon.com/Anpao-American-Odyssey-Jamake-Highwater/dp/0064404374 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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