Families who loved Brave Eagle's Account of the Fetterman Fight by Paul Goble often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that the history they learn in school feels incomplete or one sided. It serves as a powerful corrective for young readers who are ready to explore the complexities of historical conflict through a lens of cultural pride and indigenous sovereignty. The story follows the Fetterman Fight of 1866, but unlike most textbooks, it is told from the perspective of Brave Eagle, a Oglala Sioux warrior. While the book centers on a battle, the primary focus is on the dignity, tactical skill, and bravery of the First Nations people defending their way of life. It provides a vital counter-narrative that honors the identity and heritage of the Sioux and Cheyenne. For children aged 9 to 13, this serves as a bridge between simple stories of the past and the nuanced, often challenging reality of how different cultures experience the same events.
