The Indian School
The Indian School by Gloria Whelan is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on August 16, 1997. This 96-page book is written in English and presents a historical narrative centered around ten-year-old Lucy, who moves in with her aunt and uncle at a mission school. As she navigates her new environment, Lucy grapples with the strict rules imposed on the children and questions the expectations placed upon Native American students.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of family, cultural conflict, and personal growth as Lucy confronts her fears and challenges the authority of her aunt. The narrative highlights the experiences of orphans and the dynamics within foster homes during the 19th century in the United States. Through Lucy’s journey, the book offers insights into the historical context of Native American life and the complexities of assimilation.
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When shy, ten-year-old Lucy comes to live with her aunt and uncle at their mission school, she’s surprised at the number of harsh rules and restrictions imposed on the children. Why, she wonders, should the Indians have to do all the changing? And why is her aunt so strict with them? Then a girl called Raven runs away in protest, and Lucy knows she must overcome her timidity and stand up to her aunt—no matter what the consequences. Once again Gloria Whelan has taken a chapter from our past and transformed it into gripping, accessible, historically accurate fiction.
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