Squanto’s story began long before the harvest feast many people remember. Captured in 1614 and taken across the ocean, he survived enslavement in Spain before finding his way back to his homeland. When English settlers arrived at Plymouth, Squanto used his knowledge, language skills, and experience to help two very different peoples communicate.
This picture-book biography presents the First Thanksgiving through Squanto’s life, showing the hardship, courage, and complicated history behind a familiar event. Young readers meet him not simply as a helper to the Pilgrims, but as a person with his own journey, losses, and choices.
Clear and respectful, Squanto’s Journey is a strong introduction to early American history for children.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
36 Pages
