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A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
Contributor(s): Capaldi, Gina (Author), Capaldi, Gina (Illustrator)

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 ISBN: 0822576449     ISBN-13: 9780822576440
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
OUR PRICE: $16.14  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2008
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Annotation: At the end of his career, Dr. Carlos Montezuma tells his life story in the form of a letter that the author has pieced together from his writings: As young Wassaja, he was kidnapped from his Yavapai tribe by the Pima, a long time enemy of his people. They sold him as a slave and in 1871 he was purchased by Mr. Gentile, an Italian who actually made his living with an early camera. Together they traveled the nation, taking pictures all the way. Wassaja, now renamed Carlos, eventually enrolled in school in Chicago where he thrived despite difficult circumstances, eventually graduating from the University of Illinois, and Chicago Medical School. He devoted his life to lobbying on behalf of his people. The illustrator is a multi-media artist, and she has skillfully integrated her own paintings with Mr. Gentiles photographs of Carlos to give us a fascinating view of another era.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2007021745
Age Level: 8-12
Grade Level: 3-7
Lexile Measure: 880 NC (Nonconforming Text)
Guided Reading: S (Grade 4)
Series: Exceptional Social Studies Titles for Intermediate Grades
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.9" W x 9.8" L (0.90 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Native American
- Chronological Period - 1851-1899
- Topical - Real Life Heroes
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian
Awards: IndieFab awards, Honorable Mention, Juvenile Nonfiction, 2008
Independent Publisher Book Awards, Gold Medal Winner, Multicultural Nf Teen/YA, 2009
Spur Awards, Finalist, Juvenile Nonfiction, 2009
Review Citations: School Library Journal 03/01/2008 pg. 183
Booklist 03/15/2008 pg. 52
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 469 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 469 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 120885
Reading Level: 6.0   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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Publisher Description:

This story reveals the remarkable life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, or Beckoning, who was kidnapped from his Yavapai tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted by an Italian photographer in 1871 and renamed Carlos Montezuma, the young boy traveled throughout the Old West, bearing witness to the prejudice against and poor treatment of Native Americans. Carlos eventually became a doctor and leader for his people, calling out for their rights. Gina Capaldi's exquisite paintings bring to life excerpts from Dr. Carlos Montezuma's own letters describing his childhood experiences. The culminating portrait provides an inventive look back into history through the eyes of a Native American hero.

Contributor Bio(s): Capaldi, Gina: -

As a freelance artist, Gina Capaldi has both written and illustrated books that range from nonfiction, educational, and picture books. Her favorite published works are her historical nonfiction, such as A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero. One of Gina's earlier books on American Indians has been recommended for elementary school social studies curriculum in the Virginia School systems. Gina Capaldi attended Malibu's Pepperdine University; Art Center & College of Design in Pasadena, California; and Pitzer College in Claremont, California.
 
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