Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Little Crow: Leader of the Dakota
This is a biography of Little Crow, the Dakota leader in early Minnesota history, who watched his way of life disappear as white people settled on the land; who negotiated treaties with the U.S. Government; and who eventually led an uprising in 1862 in which many settlers were killed. Thoroughly researched and documented, this book by Gwenyth Swain, is a useful resource for Minnesota history classes.
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