Weetamoo s name means sweet heart in the pocasset language. She grew up in the pocasset s largest and main village, mettapoisett, on the shores of cape cod. To see ourselves in others not only in this time and place, but across time and space, may be our best hope in not repeating the terrible sins of our fathers and mothers. Oct 11, 2017 to see ourselves in others not only in this time and place, but across time and space, may be our best hope in not repeating the terrible sins of our fathers and mothers. Have students complete these activities and discussion questions to better understand weetamoos character and the journey she takes in the historical fiction novel by pa. Heart of the pocassets, massachusettsrhode island, 1653, by patricia clark smith. Here you wont find stories of castle intrigue, royal banquets and celebrations, and an emphasis on jewels and gowns. In her first book for the royal diaries, patricia clark smith introduces the teenage weetamoo, who will succeed her father to become chief of the pocassets in. An interview with author patricia clark smith about weetamoo.
Heart of the pocassets and it didnt disappoint me at all. After a tremendous wait, i have finally been able to read, weetamoo. Heart of the pocassets young adult historical vault. Weetamoo an amazing warrior in a clash of cultures. Patricia clark smith, author of weetamoo, heart of the pocassets, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Whale done the power of positive relationships 650.
Heart of the pocassets the author answers 10 questions about her story of a remarkable native american girl. Weetamoo must learn the fundamental values and disciplines of. Heart of the pocassets, massachusettsrhode island 1653 by patricia clarksmith and patricia clark smith 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Heart of the pocassets to the very real 17th century document, showing the mark made by wampanoag leader wamsutta. Weetamoo must learn the fundamental values and disciplines of a true pocasset chief, but she must also be prepared for. But weetamoos people, the wampanoag, were indeed present at that feast, and their leader back then is the same one weetamoo interacts with in this book. The book was written by patricia clark smith, her only book in the series.
Jul 15, 2019 weetamoo, heart of the pocassets by patricia clark smith. This part in history tends to be passed over very quickly. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts rhode island, 1653 a mighty girl the pilgrims called coatmen by the wampanoag have settled here in the natives territory at patuxit, a place that the pilgrims have renamed plymouth. Its always interesting to hear about a different culture. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts, rhode island, 1653 the royal diaries audiobook it is 1654 in new england, native land of algonquin tribes, among them the pocasset, wampanoag, and narrangansett people. Mashantucket pequot museum libraries and archives blog. He is mistrustful of the colonists and imparts his beliefs about them to his daughter, who is next in line to become chief. Heart of the pocassets is a book in the young adult historical fiction series called the royal diaries. She was generally called the squaw sachem, although she was not the only indian woman to hold this leadership role. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts, rhode island. Heart of the pocassets,1653 the royal diaries ella underground. Heart of the pocassets is the sixteenth entry in scholastics the royal diaries.
Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets louisville public library. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts rhode island, 1653 the royal diaries smith, patricia clark on. This is the only royal diaries book that closely intersects with a regular dear america book that being a journey to the new world, which takes place in 16201621, and mentions a number of the same people. Booklists historical fiction for children and teens. She grew up in the pocassets largest and main village, mettapoisett, on the shores of cape cod. Our beloved kin, by lisa brooks, is a more scholarly discussion of king philips war and weetamoos place in that war. Much of the detail about weetamoo, including her interactions with mary rowlandson, are from this source. Patricia clark smith the 16531654 diary of a fourteenyearold pocasset indian girl, destined to become a leader of her tribe, describes how her life changes with the seasons, after a ritual fast she undertakes, and. Nov 27, 2014 but weetamoo s people, the wampanoag, were indeed present at that feast, and their leader back then is the same one weetamoo interacts with in this book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It is further refreshing to catch glimpses of a culture that strongly values instilling virtue and wisdom in their young future rulers, as well as a strong respect for the land and animals whose survival they depend upon. Weetamoos early life, as well as the life of awashonks, are fictionalized in another volume in scholastics the royal diaries series. Weetamoo recently, 4th graders from a local school visited the museums childrens library and traveled back 350 years.
Her father was corbitant, sachem of the pocasset tribe in present day north tiverton, rhode island, c. Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets by patricia clark smith. In her first book for the royal diaries, patricia clark smith introduces the teenage weetamoo, who will succeed her father to become chief of the pocassets in seventeenthcentury new england. Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets book average rating. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts rhode island, 1653 by patricia clark smith seller ergodebooks published 20110827 condition used. The book describes one year in her life and was depicted through many native american legends. Pictured above, this is a fiction work for ages 710. An interview with author patricia clark smith about. Apr 27, 2012 weetamoo recently, 4th graders from a local school visited the museums childrens library and traveled back 350 years. She had five husbands, the most famous of whom was wamsutta. I guess because there is a limited amount of time in school and other things are seen as more. Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets grades 47 patricia smith a fourteenyearold pocasset indian girl describes how her life changes with the seasons and with her tribes interactions with the english of nearby plymouth colony.
The 16531654 diary of a fourteenyearold pocasset indian girl, destined to become a leader of her tribe. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts, rhode island, 1653 by patricia clark smith 1,932 ratings, 3. Diaries, fiction, history, indians of north america, juvenile. Patricia clark smith books list of books by author. Heart of the pocassets discussion guide scholastic.
She was born in the mattapoiset village of the pokanoket and died at taunton river. However, it is thought that she was a young teenager in the mid 1650s so most historians put her birthyear at 1640. Click to read more about weetamoo, heart of the pocassets by patricia clark smith. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts, rhode island, 1653 patricia clark smith 648. Weetamoo plays a small part in colonial new england history. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts rhode island, 1653 the royal diaries 9780439129107 by smith, patricia clark and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets by patricia clark smith, 2003, scholastic edition, in english. Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets 2003 edition open library. Heart of the pocassets discussion guide scholastic have students complete these activities and discussion questions to better understand weetamoos character and the journey she takes in the historical fiction novel by pa. Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets patricia clark smith. Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets smith, patricia clark. Weetamoos father, corbitant, is sachem, or chief, of the pocassets. Heart of the pocassets, massachusettsrhode island, 1653, by. She was the sunksqua, or female sachem, of pocasset tribe, which occupied contemporary tiverton, rhode island in 1620 in the algonquian language of the indigenous peoples of the northeastern united states and canada.
It is further refreshing to catch glimpses of a culture that strongly values instilling virtue and wisdom in their young future rulers, as well as a strong. I jumped at anns suggestion, even though i knew doing a royal diary about weetamoo would present me with bigtime problems, as youll see below. She was the sunksqua, or female sachem, of pocasset tribe, which occupied contemporary tiverton, rhode island in 1620. The 16531654 diary of a fourteenyearold pocasset indian girl, destined to become a leader of her tribe, describes how her life changes with the seasons, after a ritual fast she undertakes, and with her tribes interaction with the english coatmen of the nearby plymouth colony. Weetamoo, heart of the pocassets 0439129109 its incredibly refreshing, after so many royal diaries, to be treated to a view of a culture that sees nothing unusual about a female ruler. This glimpse into weetamoos life means her life remains a gift to all of us. Like the title suggests, this book centers around 14yearold weetamoo, oldest child and successor of sachem corbitant. The most info i find on weetamooweetamoe whatever so far in one spot is the book weetamoo.
Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts, rhode island, 1653 the royal diaries weetamoo. Weetamoo was born in 1640 to the sachem chief of the pocassets, corbitant, and one of his wives. Jul 15, 2019 weetamoo, heart of the pocassets by patricia clark smith, 2003, scholastic edition, in english. Heart of the pocassets is a departure from other books in the royal diaries series. Weetamoos name means sweet heart in the pocasset language. The heart of the pocassets by patricia clark smith. Patricia clark smith books list of books by author patricia. Heart of the pocassets, massachusettsrhode island, 1653, patricia clarksmith, 2003. Heart of the pocassets, massachusetts rhode island, 1653 the royal diaries. Heart of the pocassets by patricia clark smith fictiondb. It is 1654 in new england, native land of algonquin tribes, among them the pocasset, wampanoag, and. The one with the first thanksgiving forever young adult. Heart of the pocassets is unlike any of the other books you have written and, in fact, unlike any of the other royal diaries.