PEACEMAKER

SKU#: DA21

Peacemaker by Joseph Bruchac

This is a powerful historical fiction story about courage, conflict, and reconciliation. The book follows 12-year-old Okwaho, whose best friend is kidnapped by a neighboring tribal nation during a hunting trip. Driven by a desire for vengeance, Okwaho’s path unexpectedly leads him to the Peacemaker—a figure whose wisdom inspires hope that warring tribes might one day lay down their weapons and live in harmony.

This compelling narrative is an excellent addition to any homeschool literature curriculum, offering important lessons in empathy, justice, and the power of peaceful resolution.