WAMPANOAG MUSEUM IN MASHPEE, MA

Watch this short video on the

WAMPANOAG TRIBE Museum

Think about the Wampanoag...
1. What do you think their life was like?
2. What kinds of objects do you think they used in their everyday life?
3. What do you think an ARTIFACT is?

MEET KAYA by Janet Shaw

Kaya (main character) is a Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) native american, Kaya has a wonderful Appaloosa mare, Steps High.  Since he is so wonderful Kaya tends to brag. Then she gets into a bit of trouble.

Kaya is the character who is mostly in conflict with herself. Kaya bragged about her horse then she finds she has a race while she is supposed to babysit her brothers .

During the course of this book Kaya changes and is more careful about what she says about Steps High.
This book reminds me about a cousin.  He is an only child, he can brag a little.

RATING: :****

Audrey

My Heart is on the Ground by Ann Rinaldi

It’s about a Indian girl who has to go to a school away from her home and learn how to speak English and learn their traditions. The saddest part was when the girl’s friend died while she was away. RATING: ** NN

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver

A 12 year old boy named Torak grants his Pa's dying wish "Reach the mountain of world spirits". Going through many dangers, Torak finds the mountain with the help of Wolf and Renn. My favorite part was when Torak finds an orphaned wolf cub and wants to eat him. He realizes that this wolf could be the guide his pa spoke of, and he doesn't eat the cub after all. The cub is a big help on the journey. I think kids 8-15 would enjoy this book I think boys would enjoy this book. RATING: ***** Popeye