Sweetgrass Basket

Marlene Carvell

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Dutton Books for Young Readers
22 September 2005

In prose poetry and alternating voices, Marlene Carvell weaves a heartbreakingly beautiful story based on the real-life experiences of Native American children. Mattie and Sarah are two Mohawk sisters who are sent to an off-reservation school after the death of their mother. Subject to intimidation and corporal punishment, with little hope of contact with their father, the girls are taught menial tasks to prepare them for life as domestics. How Mattie and Sarah protect their culture, memories of their family life, and their love for each other makes for a powerful, unforgettable historical novel.

By: Marlene Carvell
Imprint: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 357g
ISBN: 9780525475477
ISBN 10: 0525475478
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 22 September 2005
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marlene Carvellis an author and former teacher from New York State.

Reviews for Sweetgrass Basket

[R]eaders will be deeply moved by the sisters loving connection in a world of cruel authority .[A] gripping drama of displacement and forced assimilation . -Booklist, starred review [R]eaders will be deeply moved by the sisters' loving connection in a world of cruel authority....[A] gripping drama of displacement and forced assimilation.... -Booklist, starred review