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Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero | Gina Capaldi

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This story reveals the remarkable life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, or "Beckoning," who was kidnapped from his Yavapai tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted by an Italian photographer in 1871 and renamed Carlos Montezuma, the young boy traveled throughout the Old West, bearing witness to the prejudice against and poor treatment of Native Americans. Carlos eventually became a doctor and leader for his people, calling out for their rights. Gina Capaldi's exquisite paintings bring to life excerpts from Dr. Carlos Montezuma's own letters describing his childhood experiences. The culminating portrait provides an inventive look back into history through the eyes of a Native American hero.

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Kenyazero

Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero | Gina Capaldi

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A really well done nonfiction picture book about the life of Dr. Carlos Montezuma (Wassaja), a boy kidnapped from his tribe and sold to an man who then raise him and put him through school. I really liked the art style and how the letter Dr. Montezuma wrote appears in the illustrations. #History #Nonfiction #PictureBook #NativeAmericanHistory

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Krisjericho

Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero | Gina Capaldi

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A well-written & well-researched book about Native doctor & leader, Carlos Montezuma. It doesn‘t gloss over the fact that he was kidnapped & sold as a slave, but I question the use of the 1st person. It is based on a letter written by Montezuma, but it combines his words & the author‘s interpretation without distinction. It is informative, but it could be hard for kids to distinguish fact from embellishment. Intriguing art & photography.

DrexEdit That would be a big no - no at the history publisher where I work. We even hesitate to use drawings or paintings for events/people not able to be documented by photo. It's very easy for younger kids to think they are real representations! 5y

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