The "Homing In" of Howard Camp: Hidden Roots in Joseph Bruchac's Hidden Roots
This article analyzes how Joseph Bruchac's novel Hidden Roots extends William Bevis' "Homing In" paradigm. The historical context of the 1950s and the Vermont eugenics project impact the protagonist's "homing in" as well as enlighten readers to this little-known hi...
| Published in: | Children's Literature |
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Project MUSE
2011
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/chl.2011.0004 |
| Summary: | This article analyzes how Joseph Bruchac's novel Hidden Roots extends William Bevis' "Homing In" paradigm. The historical context of the 1950s and the Vermont eugenics project impact the protagonist's "homing in" as well as enlighten readers to this little-known historical period and its lasting impact on the Abenaki. |
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