Books with author Anne M Todd

Tecumseh was a Shawnee Indian who fought to keep the lands and ways of his people. During his lifetime, Tecumseh became a skilled warrior, told other American Indians why they should work together, and fought in the War of 1812. Can you imagine what it was like for him growing up? What kind of a leader was he? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and many more. In this book you will read about how Tecumseh’s brother taught him to fight, learn how he painted his face red for battle, and discover why he helped to build a village called Prophetstown.

Sequoyah was a Cherokee Indian who created a form of writing called a syllabary for his people. During his lifetime, Sequoyah worked on his mother’s farm, fought for the United States Army, and taught many Cherokees about his syllabary. Can you imagine what it was like for him growing up? What kind of a father was he? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and many more. In this book you will learn why Sequoyah could not play games with other Cherokee boys, read about how he used silver coins to make jewelry, and find out how he showed other Cherokees that his syllabary worked.

With a combination of speed, strength, power, and agility, Roger Maris knew how to best help his team win games, whether it was running extra bases, bunting to advance a teammate, or throwing a man out at home plate from right field. In 1961, Maris found himself in a home-run race with fellow Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle to take over Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60. On the last day of the regular season, Maris cracked home run number 61, adding him to the record books. Considered by some sport critics to be a one-year wonder, Maris reached the World Series seven times in his 12-season career and was voted the Most Valuable Player in the American League for two consecutive years. In Roger Maris, read how this "Sultan of Swat" used his instincts to become a talented baseball player, as well as a doting father and a loving husband.

Osceola was a Seminole Indian who fought to keep his people from being pushed out of Florida. During his lifetime, Osceola became a skilled hunter, refused to make an agreement with the United States government, and fought in the Second Seminole War. Can you imagine what it was like for him growing up? What kind of a warrior was he? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and many more. In this book you will learn why Osceola and his family were called Red Sticks, read about how he and his warriors would surprise United States soldiers, and find out how a United States general tricked Osceola.