Pale As The Moon

by Donna Campbell Smith

ISBN - 9780975994160

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Chapter Book - Recommended reader age - 10-12 to adult

Pale as the Moon unfolds in the 16th century on one of the small, sandy Outer Banks islands off the North Carolina coast. This is the tale of the enduring friendship between a young Indian girl, Gray Squirrel, and a wild Outer Banks pony. Told primarily from the viewpoint of this visionary young girl, the book examines the tenuous relationship between the native Indians and the English colonists who settled on Roanoke Island.

Through both spiritual and practical means, Gray Squirrel and her pony manage to prevent war from breaking out, and help the colonists to survive. The story of these achievements is powerful, filled with adventure and distinguished by bravery. Original and imaginative, Pale as the Moon offers an alternative understanding of what might have happened to the Lost Colony of the Outer Banks.

This well-crafted historical fiction quickly engages the reader and transports not only into the past, but also, with vivid description, surrounds with sound, taste and a clear inviting view of coastal life.
Though the story is based on a true historical mystery about an English Colony that disappeared, Campbell Smith’s creative interpretation of “what might have happened” makes Pale As The Moon, not only a good read, but entices the reader to question what really did happen.

Included is a concise bibliography and study questions for teachers who might want to include this book in their curriculum. Topics covered include Native American Life, Early American Colonists and Explorers and the history of the Wild Ponies of North Carolina.

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About the Author:

Donna Campbell Smith has an AAS Degree in Equine Technology and Instructor Certificate from Martin Community College. She grew up near the Outer Banks of North Carolina, an area rich in history, natural beauty and home to several bands of wild horses. Donna has combined her knowledge of the horse and child relationship with her interest in the history of coastal North Carolina to write exciting historical fiction novels.

In addition to Independent Spirit and Pale As The Moon Donna Campbell Smith is also the author of The Book of Miniature Horses (The Lyons Press 2005) Her articles and stories appear in several magazines and equine publications.

Donna is available for school author visits and a writer-in-resident program that uses historical fiction to teach the writing process. Programs include writing workshops for all grades, Native Americans of the Carolina Coast, Colonial Carolina and Wild Horses of the Outer Banks. Contact Donna at: Her Website

 

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$10.95

 

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