Between Two Worlds
by Candice F. Ransom
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This novel is based on the true story of Sarah Winnemucca, a gifted teacher, a passionate peacemaker, and a hero who learned the ways of the white people and yet loved the ways of her own village as well. When violence arises between her tribe and the white people, Sarah must find a way to use the knowledge she possesses--instead of bows and arrows or rifles--to help her people.Tags
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Following her Paiute grandfather's wish that she travel beyond their village, Sarah Winnemucca goes to live among and learn the ways of the white people while remembering her heritage, until violence erupts that forces her into the role of peacemaker.
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Sarah Winnemucca's grandfather has a dream that the people of his tribe will make peace with the white man. Sarah's life is altered by this, as he has her sent to be educated the way that white girls are: she is taught to speak English, read, write, and sew. The way of life of her tribe is about to change, however. Soon their land is encroached upon by white settlers and they do not have enough to eat, and they are forced onto reservations where they are cheated by both the US government and the reservation agents. She finds a purpose speaking for the cause of her people.
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Candice Ransom was born in Virginia in 1952. She grew up in the country and spent most of her time daydreaming, creating stories in her head once she'd read all the books in her school library. After writing her first book at age 7, she has gone on to write over 100 books for children and young adults. She has a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing for show more Children and Young Adults from Vermont College and is earning a Masters in Children's Literature from Hollins University. Among her popular titles are The Big Green Pocketbook (1993), One Christmas Dawn (1996), The Promise Quilt (2002), and Liberty Street (2003). Her books have received numerous awards, including the Hodge Podge Society Best Children's Book; Pick of the List; Notable Trade Book in Social Studies; New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Book; New York Library Best One Hundred Book; IRA/Children's Choice; and ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers. Ransom is also a ghostwriter for the Boxcar Children Mysteries, having written 18 titles for the series. She has started the Promise Quilt Literacy Project, which gives books to the children of the Virginia Appalachians. Instead of donating to individuals or to school libraries, Ransom sends 30 new books to a classroom, choosing a different school each month and giving the teacher the option of keeping the books in the classroom or letting each child take one home. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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