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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker / words by Robbie Robertson ; pictures by David Shannon.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015Description: 48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)Content type:
  • performed music
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • audio
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • audio disc
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1419712209
  • 9781419712203
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Cast: Robbie Robertson, vocals, guitar, bass and keyboards.Summary: Hiawatha, a Mohawk, is plotting revenge for the murder of his wife and daughters by the evil Onondaga Chief, Tadodaho, when he meets the Great Peacemaker, who enlists his help in bringing the nations together to share his vision of a new way of life marked by peace, love, and unity rather than war, hate, and fear. Includes historical notes.
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Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Fiction Famous People Robertso Robbie Checked out 05/20/2024 33111008115111
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Fiction Famous People Robertso Robbie In transit from Dr. James Carlson Library to Main Library since 05/16/2024 33111008066652
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Includes a song from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Robbie Robertson (The Band)!

STARRED REVIEW *"A much-needed, authentic Native American voice to children's literature." -- Booklist

STARRED REVIEW *"A beautifully retold version of this tale." -- School Library Journal



Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, music legend Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with parents and children in a beautifully illustrated picture book retelling the story.



The five Haudenosaunee (now more commonly referred to as the Iroquois) Nations are constantly warring with one another, fueled by the evil Chief Tadodaho. The Mohawk warrior Hiawatha, too, is consumed by grief and anger, but a Peacemaker appears and enlists him to assist in joining the tribes together under the Great Law. Hiawatha was a strong and articulate warrior and so was chosen to bring this new message of unity to the warring nations during the 14th century before Europeans arrived in North America. After traveling with the Peacemaker to the different tribes hoping for peace, Hiawatha finds forgiveness within himself.



This message not only succeeded in uniting the tribes but also forever changed how the Iroquois governed themselves--a blueprint for democracy that would later inspire the authors of the US Constitution.



Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon brings the journey of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker to life with beautiful full-color oil paintings. Together, Robertson and Shannon have crafted a new children's classic that will both educate and inspire readers of all ages.



Includes a CD featuring an original song written and performed by Robbie Robertson.

Includes a CD featuring an original song written and produced by Robbie Robertson.

Robbie Robertson, vocals, guitar, bass and keyboards.

Hiawatha, a Mohawk, is plotting revenge for the murder of his wife and daughters by the evil Onondaga Chief, Tadodaho, when he meets the Great Peacemaker, who enlists his help in bringing the nations together to share his vision of a new way of life marked by peace, love, and unity rather than war, hate, and fear. Includes historical notes.

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