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Juv E99 Y5 M65325 2008
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Description
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.
Publication
Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books (2008)
Awards
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2009)
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book — 2009)
Skipping Stones Honor Award (2009)
Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award (Honor Award — 2010)
Spur Award (Finalist — 2009)