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Ghost Hawk


No. of pages 328

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Great for age 8-18 years
A friendship between a young Native American and a colonial New England settler endangers them both in this "simply unforgettable" (Booklist, starred review) adventure story from Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper.

On the winter day Little Hawk is sent into the woods alone, he can take only a bow and arrows, his handcrafted tomahawk, and the amazing metal knife his father traded for with the new white settlers. If Little Hawk survives three moons by himself, he will be a man.

John Wakely is only ten when his father dies, but he has already experienced the warmth and friendship of the nearby tribes. Yet his fellow colonists aren't as accepting of the native people. When he is apprenticed to a barrel-maker, John sees how quickly the relationships between settlers and natives are deteriorating. His friendship with Little Hawk will put both boys in grave danger.

The intertwining stories of Little Hawk and John Wakely are a fascinating tale of friendship and an eye-opening look at the history of our nation. Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper also includes a timeline and an author's note that discusses the historical context of this important and moving novel.

 

This book was recognised by the Iowa Teen Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 328 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Simon & Schuster .

SUSAN COOPER is the Newbery Award-winning author of dozens of books, including The Boggart and the acclaimed The Dark Is Rising series.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books For Children and Teens
This book was recognised in the Ages 10-14 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

Iowa Teen Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Teen Award.

Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.

Uk Literacy Association Book Award
This book was recognised by the UK Literacy Association Book Award.

Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Parents' Choice Award.

California Young Reader Medal
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the California Young Reader Medal.

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