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Peacemaker

Joseph Bruchac

Ages 9–14

Readers rate it 3.5 (2 on Hardcover)

162 pages · Released Jan 5, 2021

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This historical novel for middle-grade readers explores the formation of the Iroquois Confederacy through a young protagonist learning the power of peace over revenge. While it addresses war and conflict, the violence is not graphic or graphic—the kidnapping of a friend is the catalyst but not dwelt upon—and the story's core message is reconciliation and the courage to choose peace. The book offers strong positive role models and celebrates Indigenous wisdom and leadership.

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A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy searches for peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy. Twelve-year-old Okwaho's life has suddenly changed. While he and his best friend are out hunting, his friend is kidnapped by men from a neighboring tribal nation, and Okwaho barely escapes. Ever... A twelve-year-old Iroquois boy searches for peace in this historical novel based on the creation of the Iroquois Confederacy. Twelve-year-old Okwaho's life has suddenly changed. While he and his best friend are out hunting, his friend is kidnapped by men from a neighboring tribal nation, and Okwaho barely escapes. Everyone in his village fears more raids and killings: The Five Nations of the Iroquois have been at war with one another for far too long, and no one can remember what it was like to live in peace. Okwaho is so angry that he wants to seek revenge for his friend, but before he can retaliate, a visitor with a message of peace comes to him in the woods. The Peacemaker shares his lesson tales—stories that make Okwaho believe that this man can convince the leaders of the five fighting nations to set down their weapons. So many others agree with him. Can all of them come together to form the Iroquois Great League of Peace?

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  • Juvenile Fiction
  • emotional
  • reflective
  • Children's fiction

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ISBN 9781984815378 · Penguin

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