Pocahontas and the Strangers

I purchased this book as a read a loud for my kids. The author did such a great job of capturing the raw adventure of the time but still keeping it kid friendly and easy to understand. We LOVED this book and wished there was a sequel.

This is the third time we are reading this book...in a row! My 8 year-old devoured it; I couldn't put it down; now my 6 year old is reading a chapter or two aloud to my 5 year old each time we drive in the car. Bulla does a tremendous job spinning a tale out of the few historical facts we know of Pocohantas. This story explores the feelings of Pocohantas (the book is somewhat told from her perspective) from her curiosity in the beginning over whether or not white men really exist to the very real dangers she faces and the disappointments she experiences. The story races from one dramatic conflict to the next: espionage, self-sacrifice, kidnapping, war, love, family ties, cultural differences, trust and friendship: it's all here. Even non-motivated readers will be so caught up in the excitement they unknowingly will learn some history along the way!

I really liked Pocahontas and the Strangers because she saved the bald eagle and Captain John Smith. Too bad that Pocahontas died because she didn't get to go back home. I liked this book better than the movie.

My daughter couldn't put it down and that's in itself is a miracle. She has not been a big reader but that changed when reading this book!

this book was cool because it has lot's of action when they have a war with the english.THIS BOOK WAS THE BOMB.

Pocahontas & the Strangers was a hit with my 5th grade class! What a joy to hear the kids say, "Can we keep reading?"! Bulla has done his homework. He portrays the Algonquin Indians with historical accuracy. This book allows the readers to get to know historical figures in a realistic way. When it came time to read about Pocahontas in our Social Studies book, the kids said, "Hey! We know her!" Easy reading + fun and factual + makes readers want to know more about historcal figures...all this = adds up to an excellent book and teaching tool. Thanks Bulla!