Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
David Shannon, Robbie Robertson
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48 pages · Released 2015 · Abrams
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This is an illustrated retelling of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy) origin story, focusing on Hiawatha's transformation from seeking revenge to embracing peace. The narrative centers on themes of reconciliation and unity rather than graphic conflict. While the book references loss and tragedy as motivation, the tone remains inspirational and age-appropriate for early elementary readers and up, with historical context provided for older children.
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Hiawatha, a Mohawk, is plotting revenge for the murder of his wife and daughters by the evil Onondaga Chief, Tadodaho, when he meets the Great Peacemaker, who enlists his help in bringing the nations together to share his vision of a new way of life marked by peace, love, and unity rather than war, hate, and fear. Incl... Hiawatha, a Mohawk, is plotting revenge for the murder of his wife and daughters by the evil Onondaga Chief, Tadodaho, when he meets the Great Peacemaker, who enlists his help in bringing the nations together to share his vision of a new way of life marked by peace, love, and unity rather than war, hate, and fear. Includes historical notes.
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- Juvenile fiction
- Peace
- Indians of North America
- Six Nations
- History
- Children's fiction
- Indians of north america, fiction
- Fiction
- War
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Native Americans
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ISBN 9781419712203 · Abrams