Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl A Novel

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<b>In this riveting historical fiction narrative, National Book Award Finalist John Demos shares the story of a young Puritan girl and her life-changing experience with the Mohawk people</b>.<br> <br> <br> <br> Inspired by Demos's award-winning novel <i>The Unredeemed Captive</i>, <i>Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl</i> will captivate a young audience, providing a Native American perspective rather than the Western one typically taught in the classroom.<br> <br> <br> <br> As the armed conflicts between the English colonies in North America and the French settlements raged in the 1700s, a young Puritan girl, Eunice Williams, is kidnapped by Mohawk people and taken to Canada. She is adopted into a new family, a new culture, and a new set of traditions that will define her life. As Eunice spends her days learning the Mohawk language and the roles of women and girls in the community, she gains a deeper understanding of her Mohawk family. Although her father and brother try to persuade Eunice to return to Massachusetts, she ultimately chooses to remain with her Mohawk family and settlement.<br> <br> <br> <br> <i>Puritan Girl, Mohawk Girl</i> offers a compelling and rich lesson that is sure to enchant young readers and those who want to deepen their understanding of Native American history.<br> <br>

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