by Leslie Gourse (Author), Meryl Henderson (Illustrator)

Pocahnontas: Young Peacemaker is the next installment in the Childhood of Famous Americans series.

Written by Leslie Gourse, Pocahontas: Young Peacemaker is the story of the brave and kindhearted Native American princess who helped bring about trust and friendship between the English colonists and her tribespeople.

Author Biography

Meryl Henderson is a graduate of Syracuse University. In 1974, she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree. For over forty years, she has been working as a freelance illustrator, specializing in artwork for children. She has illustrated more than a hundred books and has contributed illustrations to countless magazines and educational books. She currently lives in Catskill, New York.