Talking Leaves
Thirteen-year-old Uwohali has not seen his father Sequoyah for six years, but when he returns from the west, he has changed and now has a fixation with strange markings that make tribe members think he practicing black magic. What they don’t realize is that Sequoyah has created an alphabet to record the Cherokee language. This engaging fictionalized account of the development of written Cherokee is suitable for grades 6-10 and can be used in literature circles or for independent reading.
Collections:
Indigenous, Novel
Subject:
English Language Arts
Grades:
- 6-9
Evaluation Date:
Social Considerations
Indigenous Content