Synopsis "A Native Lad "

A Native Lad: Benny Benson Tells Alaska's Story is based onthe script of a play by Sarah Hurst, first performed at TatitlekCommunity School in January 2010.The story consists of 16 scenes marking major events in Alaskahistory, narrated by Benny Benson, the designer of the Alaskaflag. Benny travels in time to meet a modern-day high schoolstudent named Abigail, who is wondering where her PFD checkcomes from. The scenes cover the Alaska Purchase through to thestatehood movement, the struggle for the Alaska Native ClaimsSettlement Act and the discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay.This graphic novel, illustrated in a varied range of style by ninesuperb Alaska artists, can be used in a classroom setting to teachAlaska history to grades 7 through to college level, or it cansimply be read for enjoyment by children or adults. Forty pagesof supplemental notes further explain each scene and providequestions for group discussion as well as sources of additionalreading to research topics in detail.

Customers reviews

Have you read this book? Login to add your review.

More customer reviews

0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews

A Native Lad - Hurst, Sarah

Synopsis "A Native Lad "

Customers reviews

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

In what language is the book written?

What is the format of this book?

Questions and Answers about the Book

Opinions about Bookdelivery