This entertaining and historical story shows that the actual hero of the first Thanksgiving was neither white nor Indian, but God. In 1608, English traders came to Massachusetts and captured a 12-year-old Indian, Squanto, and sold him into slavery. He was raised by Christians and taught faith in God. Ten years later he was sent home to America. Upon arrival, he learned an epidemic had wiped out his entire village. But God had plans for Squanto. God delivered a Thanksgiving miracle: An English-speaking Indian living in the exact place where the Pilgrims land in a strange new world. Recommended for ages 5 to 10.
This entertaining and historical story shows that the actual hero of the Thanksgiving was neither white nor Indian, but God. In 1608, English traders came to Massachusetts and captured a 12-year old Indian, Squanto, and sold him into slavery. He was raised by Christians and taught faith in God. Ten years later he was sent home to America. Upon arrival, he learned an epidemic had wiped out his entire village. But God had plans for Squanto. God delivered a Thanksgiving miracle: an English-speaking Indian living in the exact place where the Pilgrims land in a strange new world.
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4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Angela (Mechanicsburg, PA), February 19, 2009
Bought this for my 4 year old son who has been into American Indian culture lately and he really enjoyed this book. I even learned some facts that I didn't know before.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Mike Stevens Ministries Inc (Leander, TX), November 30, 2008
We loved this beautifully done book. Story and illustrations are not to be missed! We read to children ages 4-7, and they all loved it.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Bonnie Zanicchi (Dunedin, FL), November 17, 2008
Very nicely told story and I like the illustrations. Wish I'd known about this 50+ years ago!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kellie Wasinger (Rawlins, WY), December 16, 2007
This is a wonderful book! I highly recommend it. I was moved to tears as I read it to my daughters.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Yvonne Berry (Detroit, MI), November 27, 2007
This was a delightful book that my children and I adore. It truly gives a heart warming version of the life of Squanto and the miraculous way the Lord used him to help the Pilgrims.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Friends Presch (Milford, MI), November 14, 2007
Very good for 8 yrs. old and up, as is. I retold the story for my preschoolers. The comparison to Joseph was striking.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Debbie (Cottonwood, Az), August 30, 2007
A great way to teach your children about America's holiday of Thanksgiving and God's original plan of unity amongst diversity. In many ways the story of the Indian Squanto mirrors that of Joseph in the Old Testament. Sold into slavery and trying to get back home, Squanto is taught the King's English and is introduced to Christianity. Through tragedy and triumph God uses his life to help spare others. A testimony to what one life can do to touch others and that unity among different ethnic backgrounds is possible and part of God's plan.
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