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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Chief Joseph
Part of the Sterling Biographies series
A peace chief's quest for harmony ends in tragedy and injustice.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings
128 pages· 22,374 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Perce, dreams of peace with settlers. As tensions rise, his belief in harmony is tested. Can words alone combat the looming injustice, or will his hopes be shattered? This biography unveils the true story of a man who chose dialogue over conflict, revealing the heart-wrenching struggle between peace and survival.
From the publisher
“From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.” -Chief Joseph Chief Joseph was a peace chief, a great leader who truly believed his nation, the Nez Perce, could live in harmony with white people. Tragically, it was not to be. This fascinating biography separates fact from myth, and tells the compelling story of a man who tried to fight injustice with words, not weapons.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 22,374
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 930L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.6
- F&P level
- ~V
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 150974
Publication
- Published
- October 5, 2010
- Publisher
- Union Square Kids
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781402760044
- LCCN
- 2009024132
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