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A boy named Beckoning : the true story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American hero / adapted and illustrated by Gina Capaldi.
This story reveals the life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, who was kidnapped from his tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted and renamed Carlos Montezuma, the young boy traveled throughout the Old West, bearing witness to the poor treatment of Native Americans. Carlos eventually became a doctor and leader for his people.
Record details
- ISBN: 0822576449 (reinforced) :
- ISBN: 9780822576440 (reinforced) :
- Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis [Minn.] : Carolrhoda Books, c2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 31-32). |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-12. |
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| Subject: | Montezuma, Carlos, 1866-1923. Yavapai Indians > Biography. Indians of North America > Southwest, New > Biography. |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J B M7817c (Text) | 33126011802844 | JBiography | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | J B M7817c (Text) | 33126011802869 | JBiography | Available | - |