Pocahontas and the Strangers (Scholastic Biography) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Peter Burchard (Illustrator)

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Product Description

A fictionalized account of the life of Pocahontas woven about the few facts known from historical records.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (June 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590434810
• ISBN-13: 978-0590434812
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #68,032 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bulla Rocks!, January 29, 2000

By	Naomi Bell (Santee, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Pocahontas and the Strangers (School & Library Binding)

Pocahontas & the Strangers was a hit with my 5th grade class! What a joy to hear the kids say, "Can we keep reading?"! Bulla has done his homework. He portrays the Algonquin Indians with historical accuracy. This book allows the readers to get to know historical figures in a realistic way. When it came time to read about Pocahontas in our Social Studies book, the kids said, "Hey! We know her!" Easy reading + fun and factual + makes readers want to know more about historcal figures...all this = adds up to an excellent book and teaching tool. Thanks Bulla!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pocohantas: We Wish There Was a Sequel, October 9, 2005

By	M. Lyles "Read Aloud Mom" (Apple Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the third time we are reading this book...in a row! My 8 year-old devoured it; I couldn't put it down; now my 6 year old is reading a chapter or two aloud to my 5 year old each time we drive in the car.

Bulla does a tremendous job spinning a tale out of the few historical facts we know of Pocohantas. This story explores the feelings of Pocohantas (the book is somewhat told from her perspective) from her curiosity in the beginning over whether or not white men really exist to the very real dangers she faces and the disappointments she experiences. The story races from one dramatic conflict to the next: espionage, self-sacrifice, kidnapping, war, love, family ties, cultural differences, trust and friendship: it's all here.

Even non-motivated readers will be so caught up in the excitement they unknowingly will learn some history along the way!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book!!, September 30, 2004

By	Book Lover (Kansas) - See all my reviews

My daughter couldn't put it down and that's in itself is a miracle. She has not been a big reader but that changed when reading this book!