The Potawatomi Boy

by Lisa Lickel, Brenda Hendricks (Illustrator)

Overview

Historical fiction for early readers. Two young boys from different cultures learn to be friends.
Green Leaf's cousins are all older and don't like to play fair. He longs for a friend his own age. When he meets a settler boy, Henri, he's sure they can become friends, if only they could speak to each other.
The two learn that friendship transcends obstacles.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162713814
Publisher:	Fox Ridge Publications
Publication date:	02/05/2020
Series:	First Children of Farmington , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	826 KB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Lickel is an award-winning author of mystery and romance novels for adults. First Children of Farmington is her first children's series.
The late Brenda Hendricks was an author and illustrator from Pennsylvania whose work appeared in numerous publications.

Editorial Reviews

The storyline is well thought out and easy to follow. Lisa J. Lickel's writing style makes the story fun to read while developing on the theme of the beginnings of new friendship. It is a great book for showing how two young boys begin to overcome cultural differences.

I really liked The Potawatomi Boy by Lisa J. Lickel and I highly recommend this book. I give it my "Grandpa Seal of Approval."

blog - Larry Gray

As a homeschool mom, I'm always on the lookout for books that will appeal to kids while being educational. Lickel's book Green Leaf, The Potawatomi Boy, is great. The story keeps kids interested while teaching them about Indians, friendship, and being neighbors. I highly recommend this book.

Amazon - Patty Wysong

This is just the kind of book I wanted when my boys were young. The two youngsters in the story (one a Potowatomi boy and the other a child of western European descent) behave like real boys—at least they act like the type of real boys we want to know. The author doesn't resort to plot contrivances to bring this short story to a satisfying climax. The illustrations in each chapter are a wonderful complement to the writing: simple, and colorful and reminiscent of Native American art.

Amazon - Anita Klumpers

The book's rich history's woven into a story of how two young people with different heritages accept and care for one another. The Potawatomi Boy will keep children's interest while teaching them historical facts and showing them how to make friends. I highly recommend it.

Amazon - Gail Pallotta

Set in the early 1800s, the author sets the scene well with simple yet vivid description.
The two boys begin to break down the language barrier as they learn from each other.
The illustrations are wonderful and also included is some activity pictures to let the reader interact with the book. There is also a short glossary which any inquisitive child would find interesting. Actually, I read through the glossary three times!

Amazon - Stephen O'Sullivan