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Chickasaw Adventures: The Complete Collection
Johnny thinks he will never understand Grandfather's pride in their heritage. What is so special about being Chickasaw anyway? But then a powerful and mysterious force gives Johnny the gift of time travel, which takes him back to important moments in Chickasaw history. Follow Johnny as he journeys into the past, discovers the unconquerable spirit of his ancestors, and at last learns what it means to be Chickasaw. Chickasaw The Complete Collection combines seven published Chickasaw Adventures comic books with five previously unreleased issues to create a unique, epic graphic novel that brings the history and culture of the Chickasaw people to life.
The collection features artwork by Marvel and DC comics veteran Tom Lyle. As readers follow Johnny on his journey through essential scenes of Native American history and culture, they will also encounter words and names in the Chickasaw language, which are defined in the glossary included at the end.
The collection features artwork by Marvel and DC comics veteran Tom Lyle. As readers follow Johnny on his journey through essential scenes of Native American history and culture, they will also encounter words and names in the Chickasaw language, which are defined in the glossary included at the end.
- GenresGraphic Novels
248 pages, Hardcover
Published October 4, 2019
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February 25, 2023
Edited to add: My 17 year old daughter picked this one up out of curiosity, read the collection in two days and loved it!
Follow Johnny, a time-traveling teenager who participates in historical events that teach and show who the Chickasaw are, what they’ve endured, and what made them the people they are today.
The comics are an eye-catching way for new and old alike to learn about the historical importance of certain events to the Chickasaw as well as their part in United States history. There’s good, bad, sad, and happy moments to explore and I was never bored! I read this collection in one sitting and was researching events once finished because I was that curious to learn more! Fancy Nancy and the Battle of Ackia topped my list. Artistically, the stories were very well done and story-wise, I was immersed.
The first 7 adventures were originally published in the early 2000’s with #8-12 added recently to complete the collection and finish this chapter of Johnny’s journey. I would recommend reading this set to learn about historical events from a Native American perspective that’s done in a colorful, engaging way.
Follow Johnny, a time-traveling teenager who participates in historical events that teach and show who the Chickasaw are, what they’ve endured, and what made them the people they are today.
The comics are an eye-catching way for new and old alike to learn about the historical importance of certain events to the Chickasaw as well as their part in United States history. There’s good, bad, sad, and happy moments to explore and I was never bored! I read this collection in one sitting and was researching events once finished because I was that curious to learn more! Fancy Nancy and the Battle of Ackia topped my list. Artistically, the stories were very well done and story-wise, I was immersed.
The first 7 adventures were originally published in the early 2000’s with #8-12 added recently to complete the collection and finish this chapter of Johnny’s journey. I would recommend reading this set to learn about historical events from a Native American perspective that’s done in a colorful, engaging way.
May 15, 2021
Would I teach this? YES! We are putting this on our grade 6 curriculum for next year and I am SO excited. There are so many things I love about it. 1) The illustrations are beautiful and incredibly vibrant 2) the collection takes the reader through different moments and events in Chickasaw history and incorporates Chickasaw traditions, language, values and stories 3) the protagonist's struggle to understand and grow into his own cultural identity is mirrored in so many of our students' journeys 4) this novel is very much about Chickasaw history (although the story touches on relationships with other tribes) which really allows us to avoid the pitfall of treating the diverse cultures and histories of different Indigenous communities as homogenous 5) It's a super accessible and engaging lesser taught side of US history. I can't wait to teach it and 100% recommend it for young Middle Grade readers everywhere
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