Talking Leaves
Talking Leaves
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Talking Leaves

Written by Joseph Bruchac
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10 - 99
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288
Page count
750L
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Aug 1, 2017
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A work of historical fiction about Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee alphabet, from the acclaimed author of Code Talker Thirteen-year-old Uwohali has not seen his father, Sequoyah, for many years. So when Sequoyah returns to the village, Uwohali is eager to reconnect. But Sequoyah’s new obsession with making strange markings causes friends and neighbors in their tribe to wonder whether he is crazy, or worse–practicing witchcraft. What they don’t know, and what Uwohali discovers, is that Sequoyah is a genius and his strange markings are actually an alphabet representing the sounds of the Cherokee language. The story of one of the most important figures in Native American history is brought to life for middle grade readers. This text includes a note about the historical Sequoyah, the Cherokee syllabary, a glossary of Cherokee words, and suggestions for further reading in the back matter. * “Bruchac has crafted a tale of depth and universal humanity in this fictionalized account of Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee syllabary, and his son, Jesse.” –School Library Journal, starred review “Although the particulars of the novel occur two hundred years ago, the universality of fitting into a blended family and looking for love and acceptance from a once-absent father feel strikingly contemporary.” –Horn Book “A vivid retelling of a pivotal time for the Cherokee nation.” –Kirkus Reviews

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780142422984
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2017
    Publisher
    Puffin Books
    Page Count
    288
    Reading Age
    10 - 99+ years
    Lexile® Level
    750L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    7
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    183700
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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