Scott O. Dell Boeken

Set in the Virgin Islands in 1733, the narrative follows Raisha as she escapes from her Dutch captors, only to confront the harrowing reality of her fellow slaves' mass suicide, a tragic choice made in the face of recapture. The story delves into themes of freedom, despair, and the struggle for survival, highlighting the stark and brutal realities of slavery during this period. Raisha's journey reflects the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable suffering.

This powerful account of the tragic defeat of the Nez Perce Indians in 1877 by the United States Army is narrated by Chief Joseph's strong and brave daughter.

Records the courage and self-reliance of an Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen years on an isolated island off the California coast.

The story follows a young Eskimo girl who courageously steps into her father's role in the grueling Iditarod, a challenging 1,172-mile dogsled race across Alaska. As she faces daunting obstacles along the way, her journey highlights themes of resilience, bravery, and the deep connection to her heritage. This redesigned edition of Scott O'Dell's classic novel brings to life the harsh beauty of the Alaskan wilderness and the spirit of determination required to overcome adversity.

Ramon cannot believe what he has just found in an oyster he’s brought up from an underwater cave where the Manta Diablo, the monster devilfish, lurks. Ramon is holding a pearl. Not just any pearl, but the most fabulous gem he or anyone else has ever seen. But neither Ramon nor his father can foresee the trouble that such a pearl can bring.

A 1971 Newbery Honor Book The Navajo tribe's forced march from their homeland to Fort Sumner by white soldiers and settlers is dramatically and courageously told by young Bright Morning.

A young Indian woman, accompanied by her infant and cruel husband, experiences joy and heartbreak when she joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition seeking a way to the Pacific.

Originally published: Boston: Houghton Mifflin, c1978.

While awaiting trial for murder and withholding from the king the obligatory fifth of the gold found in Cibola, Esteban, a seventeen-year-old cartographer, recalls his adventures with a band of conquistadors.

Set in thirteenth-century Italy, this narrative presents a fresh viewpoint on Saint Francis of Assisi through Ricca di Montanaro's experiences. It explores the saint's joyful nature and his mission to promote harmony and unity with the world. The story reflects his profound commitment to peace, emphasizing themes of love, forgiveness, faith, light, and joy, encapsulated in his heartfelt prayer for divine guidance in spreading these virtues.