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Encounter

by Jane Yolen, David Shannon

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32 pages1992Harcourt Brace & CompanyISBN 9780152259624

About this book

When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in 1492, what he discovered were the Taino Indians. Told from a young Taino boy's point of view, this is a story of how the boy tried to warn his people against welcoming the strangers who seemed more interested in golden ornaments that friendship. (Patricia Langan, Dichiaro's Principal)

Publication Details

Publisher
Harcourt Brace & Company
Published
1992
Pages
32
ISBN
9780152259624
Language
en

About Jane Yolen

"Jane Hyatt Yolen (born February 11, 1939) is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, and children's books. She is the author or editor of more than 280 books. Her short story Sister Emily's Lightship won the Nebula Award." - Wikipedia

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