Pocahontas [Paperback]

In 1607, when John Smith and his Coatmen arrive in Powhatan to begin settling the colony of Virginia, their relations with the village's inhabitants are anything but warm. Pocahontas, the beloved daughter of the Powhatan chief, Mamanatowic, is just eleven; but in spite of her age, this astute young girl acts with wisdom and compassion, and plays a fateful, peaceful role in the destinies of two peoples.
Drawing from the personal journals of John Smith, Joseph Bruchac, winner of the American Book Award forBreaking Silence, reveals an important part of history through the eyes of two historic figures.

Told in alternating points of view from Pocahontas and John Smith, the authentic story of how Pocahontas took her place as the leader of her people.

Both characters come to life instantly, and the daily accounts are rich with details of everyday life . . . A first choice for those interested in exploring the topic. --Kirkus Reviews

Brings an authentic voice to a greatly mythologized and misunderstood Native American historical figure. --School Library Journal

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TIME OF LEAVES RETURNING
LATE APRIL 1607

I AM MY FATHER'S favorite daughter. This means a great deal, for he is Mamanatowic, the Great Chief of all the Powhatan towns. My formal name is Amonute. But my everyday name is Pocahontas. That name, which almost everyone calls me, fits my personality much better. In the language of the Coatmen it might be translated as One Who Makes Mischief. My father suggests that it relC”