Talking Leaves
Talking Leaves by Joseph Bruchac is a historical fiction work published by Penguin in 2016, featuring 235 pages in English. This narrative centers on thirteen-year-old Uwohali, who is eager to reconnect with his father, Sequoyah, after years of separation. Upon Sequoyah’s return to their village, Uwohali grapples with the community’s concerns about his father’s unusual obsession with creating markings, which many perceive as madness or witchcraft.
Readers will find a portrayal of Sequoyah’s groundbreaking efforts to develop an alphabet for the Cherokee language, highlighting his significance in Native American history. The story explores themes of family and cultural identity, set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. Through Uwohali’s journey, the book presents a nuanced view of the challenges faced by Native Americans during this period, making it a thoughtful addition to juvenile fiction.
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A new work of historical fiction about Sequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee alphabet, from the acclaimed author of Code Talker
Thirteen-year-old Uwohali has not seen his father, Sequoyah, for many years. So when Sequoyah returns to the village, Uwohali is eager to reconnect. But Sequoyah’s new obsession with making strange markings causes friends and neighbors in their tribe to wonder whether he is crazy, or worse–practicing witchcraft. What they don’t know, and what Uwohali discovers, is that Sequoyah is a genius and his strange markings are actually an alphabet representing the sounds of the Cherokee language.
The story of one of the most important figures in Native American history is brought to life for middle grade readers.
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