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Sacajawea
Young Sacajawea has been asked to join Lewis and Clark in their exploration of the American West. As a translator, peacemaker, caretaker, and guide, Sacajawea alone will make the historic journey of Lewis and Clark possible. This captivating novel, which is told in alternating points of view -- by Sacajawea herself and by William Clark -- provides an intimate glimpse into...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
September 1st 2001
by Scholastic Paperbacks
(first published 2000)
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Mar 11, 2010
Carolynne
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Carolynne by:
Booklist, SLJ
Shelves:
historical-fiction,
indian
Told in two points of view in alternate chapters, _Sacajawea_ consists of stories told to her young son Pomp by her and by William Clark, one of the leaders of the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Missouri River Valley and the way west to the Pacific Ocean. Bruchac uses traditional Indian storytelling style and begins each of Sacajawea's chapters with a traditional legend, often featuring the trickster, Coyote. Each of Clark's chapters begins with an excerpt from his actual diary. Toget...more
In this book the author starts off the story with Sacajawea being a baby.When Sacajawea turns 10 she got kidnapped by the Hidatsa Indians. I personally thought it was okay. I would give it a 3 out of 5, because it was absolutely descriptive, but at the same time boring and exhausting to read. It requires loads of deep thinking, several questions, and an incredible understanding. This book was kind of hard for me to understand and it took me time to do so. I would recommend this book to a 7th or...more
I think this book would be a great tool to incorporate both the sujects of Langauge Arts and History in a classroom of students. Since this story is written with Sacajawea, Louis, and Clark all having their own part in speaking as the narrator, I think this book would be excellent in evaluating character analysis in a classroom. By reading each historical figure's parts, students can write upon each character's motives, goals, characteristics, and admirable qualities. Also, since most of the tim...more
Beautiful, beautiful writing from J. Bruchac, as always. Sacajawea's story is told from alternating viewpoints, hers as well as William Clark's. Actual correspondence or diary entries introduce Clarks entries and tribal tales introduce Sacajawea's entries. The storyline is easy to follow as it is being told to Pomp, Sacajawea's son by her husband who was also on the journey.
Fans of historical and/or American Indian fiction will enjoy this story.
Fans of historical and/or American Indian fiction will enjoy this story.
Sacajawea by Joseph Bruchac is a fictionalized account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This story is told from the points of view of Sacajawea and William Clark. Bruchac includes excerpts from Lewis and Clark's actual diaries. Overall, I believe that this is a great historical fiction book which allows the young readers to explore the adventures of Lewis and Clark and their encounter with Sacajawea.
Mar 26, 2012
Amy Perry
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I'd never even contemplated American history before (very snobbish of me) and although I'm still very new to the history of America, it's something I'm really enjoying and would like to devote more time to. I loved this story (because story it ultimately is) but the history behind it is fascinating and tragic and shrouded in so much mystery it makes me want to know more about the native Americans and their place in American history.
Very well written and informative story. Loved the Sacajawea chapters the best. The chapters alternate between she and Captain William Clark's story of their historic trip together...as they are telling it to Sacajawea's young son. I have read many stories of Sacajawea, this is one of my favorites.
Aug 12, 2011
Maria
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A fictionalized account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, told from the points of view of Sacajawea and William Clark. A lot of research went into this - there are even excerpts from Lewis and Clark's actual diaries. But it doesn't get bogged down in t
Good historial account of the encounter of Sacajawea and how she assisted the travels of the Lewis & Clark expedition. She was much younger than I thought, only 16. Enjoyable and educational. Bought my copy at a museum gift store.
The story of the Lewis and Clark expedition told in alternating chapters by Lewis and Sacajawea, to her son. Indian captives, grizzly bear attacks, harsh winters, and amazing sights fill the amazing journey.
I liked hearing all the stories and adventures. I've never heard most of them before. It gave me a new respect for how brave she was not to mention Louis & Clark. The only part I didn't like us that the whole book is talking to her son.
The only thing I didn't like about this audio book was Sacagawea's accent. I don't know if it is realistic or not, but I thought it sounded fake.
Interesting. I enjoyed the story/information, but I wasn't a fan of the style of writing. It was worth my time though... :)
Good book done in the voices of the two best characters. Now if everyone would just pronounce it correctly!
Well, this audio book was so-so. The narrator doing Sacajawea's part was highly annoying. I did enjoy learning more about her part in the Lewis and Clark expedition, so it was worthwhile in the end.
I love books about native american's. I love history and this looked interesting
it shared a lot of information about sacagawea, but it was sort of boring.
Just could not get into this. It was disjointed and repetitive. Ended up putting it down before finishing.
Interesting take from her side of the journey. Anxious to read more about it.
I really liked this Sacajawea book. It seemed accurate and balanced.
Made me learn more about the Corps of Discovery
I thought this was the worst written book. . . Like EVER!
Decent.....
WORST BOOK EVER! I HATED IT! THERE SHOULD BE 0 STARS!
Learned a lot about Lewis and Clark that I didn't know.
It was an ok book.
Book is a mixture of Sacajawea's story as told to her son, excerpts from Lewis and Clark's expedition diaries, William Clark's story as told to Sacajawea's son and Native American legends.
All good except for William Clark talking to Sacajawea's son. That got a little tedious.
All good except for William Clark talking to Sacajawea's son. That got a little tedious.
Aug 06, 2008
Corinneecomly
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
12 and up
Shelves:
young-adult-fiction
Excellent retelling of the life of Sacajawea. The story of her journey is told to her son by herself and by William Clark. Author keeps as true to historical fact as possible.
I enjoyed this book. It gave a voice to Sacajawea that is often unheard. The relationship with the different tribes across the country was interesting also
A children's biography, but for older readers or readers who are really into history.
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Joseph Bruchac lives with his wife, Carol, in the Adirondack mountain foothills town of Greenfield Center, New York, in the same house where his maternal grandparents raised him. Much of his writing draws on that land and his Abenaki ancestry. Although his American Indian heritage is only one part of an ethnic background that includes Slovak and English blood, those Native roots are the ones by wh...more
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