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A review by apotts
How I Became a Ghost, Book 1: A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story by Tim Tingle
4.0
I happened upon this book while searching for sources to support a genocide unit for our 8th grade. We were trying to find some fiction to help support the unit, and since Native American genocide is a category, this book seemed like a good fit.
Not only does the book demonstrate the atrocities of the treatment of Native Americans in our country's early history, it weaves a tale with lovable characters while teaching about culture and perseverance as well. The story is accessible for advanced fourth graders and up, but the story is high interest through middle school. It would make a great read aloud, too.
Considering the current climate in our country, I believe this book has an important tale to tell. And while I read it "for work" I would certainly have found the same value had it been handed to me on the fly. Read it!
Not only does the book demonstrate the atrocities of the treatment of Native Americans in our country's early history, it weaves a tale with lovable characters while teaching about culture and perseverance as well. The story is accessible for advanced fourth graders and up, but the story is high interest through middle school. It would make a great read aloud, too.
Considering the current climate in our country, I believe this book has an important tale to tell. And while I read it "for work" I would certainly have found the same value had it been handed to me on the fly. Read it!