Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Hiawatha, a Mohawk, is plotting revenge for the murder of his wife and daughters by the evil Onondaga Chief, Tadodaho, when he meets the Great Peacemaker, who enlists his help in bringing the nations together to share his vision of a new way of life marked by peace, love, and unity rather than war,...
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| Format: | Books Print Book Book-CD Combo Audiobooks Book-CD Combo Kits Book-CD Combo |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Abrams Books for Young Readers,
2015.
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| Summary: | Hiawatha, a Mohawk, is plotting revenge for the murder of his wife and daughters by the evil Onondaga Chief, Tadodaho, when he meets the Great Peacemaker, who enlists his help in bringing the nations together to share his vision of a new way of life marked by peace, love, and unity rather than war, hate, and fear. Includes historical notes. |
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| Item Description: | Includes a CD featuring an original song written and produced by Robbie Robertson. |
| Physical Description: | 48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| ISBN: | 9781419712203 1419712209 |
| Author Notes: | Robbie Robertson was born on July 5, 1943 in Toronto, Canada. He is most known for his work as lead guitarist for the music group "The Band", which began the Americana music genre. As a songwriter, Robertson wrote "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Broken Arrow" among many others. His talent was recognized when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He also worked as a soundtrack producer and composer when he teamed up with Martin Scorsese on the fims: The Last Waltz, Raging Bull and Casino. He also became an author with his titles Testimony and Hiawatha and the Peacemaker. (Bowker Author Biography) |
