Saturday, February 28, 2009

Blood on the River: James Town 1607 by Elisa Carbone



Reviewed by Mrs. Bruno at Arongen

Samuel Collier is an orphan, thief and lives on the streets of London. His life makes a sudden change as he becomes a page for Captain John Smith. His journey to the New World seems an exciting adventure. But life in Jamestown is extremely difficult. Then trouble befalls the settlers. As a page, Samuel learns to speak Algonquian. With the help of Samuel, will Captain John Smith bring peace and trust to the Native Americans? If you are a fan of historical fiction, this is just the book for you. For more information on the Jamestown Settlement visit http://www.historyisfun.org/Jamestown-Settlement.htm

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