Where the Broken Heart Still Beats - (Great Episodes) by Carolyn Meyer (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From a master of historical fiction Carolyn Meyer comes the moving tale, based on a true story, of a white woman who lived her life among the Comanche Indians, married the chief, and in 1861 was captured along with her daughter and returned against her will to a white settlement.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>At the age of nine, Cynthia Ann Parker was captured in an Indian raid and taken to<br>live as a slave with the Comanche. Twenty-four years later, she is the wife of a chief<br>and the mother of a young warrior destined to become the great chief Quanah Parker.<br>But in 1861, Parker and her infant daughter are recaptured and returned against their<br>will to a white settlement. This moving story is a riveting examination of the conflicts<br>between Native Americans and white settlers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A skillful examination of how individual identity is determined by cultural and social structures, and of what happens when these are drastically altered."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> </p> <p>The captivating characters are well drawn. . . . a fascinating look at the Comanche and their captives and will be enjoyed by teens who like historical fiction and/or are interested in Native Americans and the West. --<i>SLJ</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Carolyn Meyer is the award-winning author of more than fifty books for young people. She<br>lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. www.readcarolyn.com.
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