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A boy named Beckoning : the true story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American hero /
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| Author |
Capaldi, Gina.
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| Call Number |
jB Montezuma, Carlos CAP |
| Publisher |
Minneapolis [Minn.] : Carolrhoda Books, |
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Subject
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Montezuma, Carlos, 1866-1923.
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Yavapai Indians -- Biography.
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Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Biography.
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Juvenile literature.
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| Title Statement |
A boy named Beckoning : the true story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American hero / adapted and illustrated by Gina Capaldi. |
| Description |
32 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 26 cm. |
| Target Audience |
Ages 8-12. |
| Summary |
This story reveals the life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, who was kidnapped from his tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted and renamed Carlos Montezuma, the young boy traveled throughout the Old West, bearing witness to the poor treatment of Native Americans. Carlos eventually became a doctor and leader for his people. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31-32). |
| Awards Notes |
A Junior Library Guild selection |
| ISBN |
0822576449 (reinforced) : |
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9780822576440 (reinforced) : |
| LCCN |
2007021745 |
| Hold Requests |
0 |
| Bib No. |
1152085 |
