Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Book: Nellie the Brave: The Cherokee Trail of Tears (1838)


Jones, V.B. (2006) Nellie the Brave: The Cherokee Trail of Tears (1838). Uhrichsville, Ohio: Barbour Publishing, Inc.

            This is a story of Nellie Starr, a young Cherokee girl who is forced to leave her home along with her family. This story would be beneficial to students because it tells the story of Trail of Tears through the eyes of a child. The students will be able to more easily place themselves in Nellie’s shoes. This story is historical fiction and is appropriate for grade 3 and up.

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