'Children recognise her as the beautiful Indian woman who captured the heart of English captain John Smith. Yet history reveals Pocahontas was no more than twelve when she saved Smith's life. Years later she would be praised as the courageous defender of the Algonquins. But she was first known by her people simple as Pocahontas - "Favourite Daughter" - a child of tremendous character.
Boys and girls today have heard the myth. Now they will see Pocahontas as history truly portrays her; a spirited child much like them. Based on careful and thorough research of the full record of her life, Pocahontas: True Princess tells the story of Chief Powhantan's favourite daughter - and the adventures that led this extraordinary child to her heavenly Father.'
I was pretty excited when I was told a while back that Pocahontas was a real person. Of course, I know her as the Disney Princess, and probably always will. But I thought it would be great to learn more about this girl and read her story. It also excites me a little bit more, because I have some American Indian ancestors. Which is pretty cool, and even though it's only a very little bit inside me, I am actually quite proud of that particular part of my history. I don't know why, but I just get extremely excited and proud when I think of it (my Great Grandfather's wife was American Indian). I love to learn about the culture and people because of this. So that as well as Pocahontas being my favourite adds to the excitement of learning more about her story.
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