Encounter
Published: 1996
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"Encounter" by Jane Yolen is a poignant story that reimagines the moment of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World from the perspective of the indigenous people. The narrative follows a young Taino boy who witnesses the arrival of the ships, filled with strange men and new wonders. Through vivid illustrations and lyrical prose, the boy grapples with feelings of awe and trepidation as he comes to understand the profound and devastating change that this encounter will bring to his people. The story highlights themes of innocence, perspective, and the impact of colonialism, inviting readers to reflect on history and its consequences. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.
This book was published in 1996 by Perfection Learning .
David Shannon has written and illustrated numerous award-winning books for children. His picture books include the best-sellers No, David! and David Goes To School which received numerous starred reviews. Jane Yolen has written almost three hundred books, many of them awardwinners. She lives in St. Andrews, Scotland, and Hatfield, Massachusetts.
This book features the following character:
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was an explorer and navigator who travelled across the Alantic Ocean. He sought a west sea passage to the East Indies in hopes of creating new trade routes. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.