Whisper in the Dark by Joseph Bruchac (Grades 6-8)
Maddie is one of the last living descendants of Canonchet, a Narragansett chief who died fighting for his people's freedom. While Maddie is learning about her heritage, strange things begin to happen in her life. Sometimes culture and traditions can affect people’s behavior. Look for an article in the St. Petersburg Times that represents this. Do you think the person’s culture has a positive or negative effect on his or her behavior? Would a person from a different culture have reacted differently? Share your thoughts in this blog.
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I really liked this scary book. The writer connected Maddie's ancestor's with the Knife Man. I recommend this book to all ages.
Posted by: M.M.Mrs. Tennant's 7th grade reading class | October 22, 2008 at 10:28 AM
this book was awesome!! it was scary and good i really loved this book
megan 7th grade
Posted by: megan x3 | November 02, 2008 at 02:36 PM
This book was so scary I was afraid to go to sleep for fear that the Knife Man would get me! It was so cool how the writer connected Maddie's roots to the Knife Man.
Posted by: NATE829 | November 13, 2008 at 02:01 PM
This book was AWESOME!!!!!! i loved this book, it was quite a thriller!
Posted by: RAE7122 | January 19, 2009 at 07:00 PM