Walking Two Worlds

by Joseph Bruchac

Overview

This work of historical fiction is based on the true, inspiring story of the early education of Seneca leader Ely Parker. Hasanoanda was his Indian name, but in mission school he became "Ely." Despite the racism and deceit he faced, he never gave up his mission to receive an education that would enable him to aid the Seneca people in their quest to keep their land. As a young person, he learned how to live in the world of the white man, but never forgot his Seneca roots. Also included is an afterword that highlights the careers and achievements of Ely Parker's adult life.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940157056193
Publisher:	Native Voices Books
Publication date:	06/12/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	992 KB
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

About the Author

For over 30 years, Joseph Bruchac has been creating poetry, short stories, novels, anthologies, and music that reflect his Abenaki Indian heritage and Native American traditions. He is the author of more than 120 books for children and adults, including the critically acclaimed, best-selling Keepers of the Earth series, with its remarkable integration of science and folklore.

In 1999, Bruchac received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers Circle of the Americas. His poems, articles, and stories have appeared in over 500 publications, from American Poetry Review, Cricket, and Aboriginal Voices to National Geographic, Parabola, and Smithsonian Magazine.