The Trail of Tears -- Joseph Bruchac

After losing the fight to keep their land in the 19th century, the Cherokee Nation is led on the heartbreaking and torturous Trail of Tears by Chief John Ross. Young readers learn about this epic true tale of friendships, hopes, fears and dreams.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Joseph Bruchac<br><b>Publisher:</b> Random House Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 09/21/1999<br><b>Pages:</b> 48<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.22lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.00h x 6.04w x 0.14d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780679890522<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.8<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>2462 / Trail of Tears<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Booklist</i> 12/01/1999 pg. 715<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Joseph Bruchac</b> is a highly acclaimed children's book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. He is the coauthor of the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series with Michael Caduto. Bruchac's poems, articles, and stories have appeared in hundreds of publications from <i>Akwesasne Notes</i> and <i>American Poetry Review</i> to <i>National Geographic</i> and <i>Parabola</i>. He has authored many books for adults and children including <i>Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two</i>, <i>Skeleton Man</i>, and <i>The Heart of a Chief</i>.</p>