Escape to the Everglades (Florida Historical Fiction for Youth) [Hardcover]

Edwina Raffa (Author), Annelle Rigsby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2006 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Florida Historical Fiction for Youth

Running Boy of the Snake Clan has lived with his uncle in the Everglades since his mother, a Seminole, and his father, a white man, were taken by the Breath Maker. Now he is fourteen and has received his adult name, Will Cypress, at the annual Green Corn Dance. Will's manhood is accepted by all the Seminoles except Tiger, a bully who has always hated Will. Hoping to prove his loyalty to the Snake Clan, Will joins Osceola's band of warriors fighting to remain in Florida during the Second Seminole War. Will never loses his will to overcome great obstacles even when the whites break their truce, capture the Seminoles, and imprison them in the fort in St. Augustine. Will faces the daunting challenge of honoring both his heritages while desperately struggling to hold onto his dream.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Pineapple Pr (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561643513
• ISBN-13: 978-1561643516
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #718,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCITING AND INFORMATIVE READ, June 10, 2007

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Alice H. Payne "educator" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escape to the Everglades (Florida Historical Fiction for Youth) (Hardcover)

ESCAPE TO THE EVERGLADES is the exciting and thought provoking story of Will Cypress, a fourteen-year-old Seminole boy of mixed heritage. Middle grade readers will be intrigued by his adventures when he leaves his village to fight with Osceola's warriors during the Second Seminole War. As Will treks up the Florida peninsula in 1837 to find Osceola's camp, he encounters many difficult situations along the way. Nothing, however, prepares him for the challenge he faces when he discovers a well-kept family secret.

ESCASPE TO THE EVERGLADES is an entertaining read filled with fascinating facts about Florida and describes a thrilling (and historically true) escape scene that is sure to capture the imaginations of young readers.

5.0 out of 5 stars Escape to the Everglades, September 30, 2009

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Barbara Cairns "CRACKER COW Lady" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escape to the Everglades (Florida Historical Fiction for Youth) (Hardcover)

As a writer/researcher who has written a Florida History book myself,

(CRACKER COW:A Narrative of Florida History)I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book for middle grade readers. It provided a great plot, characters who grabbed you and kept your interest all the way through, and lots of Florida history, all wrapped up in a great story.

5.0 out of 5 stars Escape to the Everglades, March 18, 2008

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Larry Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Escape to the Everglades (Florida Historical Fiction for Youth) (Hardcover)

The authors have captured the combination of adventure and history into a story that will appeal to the younger reader. Their previous RACE to KITTY HAWK and most recent KIDNAPPED in KEY WEST, are excellent examples of similiar writings.....would recommend all three, great for grandchildren too.