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Talking Leaves

By Joseph Bruchac

Talking Leaves Non-fiction

Talking Leaves

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A work of historical fiction about Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee alphabet, from the acclaimed author of Code Talker Thirteen-year-old Uwohali has not seen his father, Sequoyah, for many years. So when Sequoyah returns to the village, Uwohali is eager to reconnect. But Sequoyah's new obsession with making strange markings causes friends and neighbors in their tribe to wonder whether he is crazy, or worse-practicing witchcraft. What they don't know, and what Uwohali discovers, is that Sequoyah is a genius and his strange markings are actually an alphabet representing the sounds of the Cherokee language. The story of one of the most important figures in Native American history is brought to life for middle grade readers. This text includes a note about the historical Sequoyah, the Cherokee syllabary, a glossary of Cherokee words, and suggestions for further reading in the back matter. * "Bruchac has crafted a tale of depth and universal humanity in this fictionalized account of Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee syllabary, and his son, Jesse." -School Library Journal, starred review "Although the particulars of the novel occur two hundred years ago, the universality of fitting into a blended family and looking for love and acceptance from a once-absent father feel strikingly contemporary." -Horn Book "A vivid retelling of a pivotal time for the Cherokee nation." -Kirkus Reviews
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
290
Release Date:
2017-08-01
Publication Date:
2017-08-01
Publisher:
Penguin Young Readers Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0142422983
ISBN13:
9780142422984
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
10
Maximum Reading Age:
13
Weight:
310 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
197 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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