Thank you to all who responded to this query. What I received was positive
but I am still wondering about the cultural authenticity. I guess I'll just
have to read it and decide for myself.
Here are the responses:
I read this book and loved it. In the back of the book there is an author's
note on the historical background for the story, a glossary and a fairly
extensive bibliography - I am by no means an expert on cultural
authenticity but it seems to me that it is well written and researched.
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You can find some reviews at
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/books/089087333X/review
s/002-6123443-6195263
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John D. Orsborn (Children's Literature)
> Shortly after sunrise Loma was awakened by a shrill blast from a horn. It
> startled him to his feet." Spaniards, who had been camping below his
> village, were now in the village snatching up children, killing and
> scalping any family that got in their way. Loma would find himself being
> snatched as well, starting him on his nightmare of slavery. Joan Price has
> written a touching story depicting a true tragedy. The theft of Native
> American children for slaves by Spanish soldiers during the 1800s is a
> rarely covered period of American history. Ms. Price's intimate knowledge
> of Hopi life and tradition comes through in this emotional story about a
> young Hopi boy. Using detail, the author carefully develops her
> characters, providing the reader great insight into their personalities.
> In turn, this provides insight into frontier life and the life Loma will
> lead. Most touching is the author's emphasis on the deep-seated honor and
> beliefs that Loma clings to during his harrowing ordeal. Sadly, while
> Loma's story has a happy ending, Ms. Price points out that although the
> Spanish frowned on the slavery of the Hopi, enslaving the Navajo people
> was sanctioned. This book is recommended for any historical fiction
> collection, whether it is for a classroom or library. 2002 (orig. 1982),
> Tricycle Press, $7.95. Ages 8 up.
>
> According to the Children's Literature database the review comes from :
> Children's Literature--A compilation of reviews beginning in 1993 from
> more than 300 teachers, librarians, children's literature specialists,
> authors and illustrators across the US.
>
> Hope this helps. I like the sound of the book and am putting it my "to
> order" list.
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Great Children's Book!
It's not very often I find a children's book that teaches compassion,
courage, faith, and a deep respect for and oneness with life in such a way
that young children really understand these things. All this in a wonderful
adventure story that is based on actual historical events, so some American
history is also learned in the reading. My 9 yr. old daughter absolutely
LOVED this book. It touches your heart. I hope there's more where this came
from.
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Nancy Riemer Kellner, MLIS
Librarian, Marguerite E. Peaslee School
Northborough, MA
nkellner@nsboro.k12.ma.us (work)
nkellner@charter.net (home)
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