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In "Guests," Michael Dorris tells the story of Moss and Trouble, an Algonquin boy and girl, as they grow up in the Massachusetts region during the time of the first Thanksgiving. The novel presents their everyday struggles and hopes, set against the backdrop of early American discovery and exploration. Through their eyes, readers gain insight into the cultural and historical context of the indigenous peoples living alongside the first European settlers.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Dorris
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