Hiawatha and the Peacemaker

Robbie Robertson

Sep 2015 · Recorded Books · Narrated by Piter Marek

About this audiobook

Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with a new generation. Hiawatha was a strong and articulate Mohawk who was chosen to translate the Peacemaker's message of unity for the five warring Iroquois nations during the 14th century. This message not only succeeded in uniting the tribes but also forever changed how the Iroquois governed themselves-a blueprint for democracy that would later inspire the authors of the U.S. Constitution. Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator David Shannon brings the journey of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker to life with arresting oil paintings. Together, the team of Robertson and Shannon has crafted a new children's classic that will both educate and inspire readers of all ages.

About the author

Robbie Robertson was born on July 5, 1943 in Toronto, Canada. He is most known for his work as lead guitarist for the music group "The Band", which began the Americana music genre. As a songwriter, Robertson wrote "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Broken Arrow" among many others. His talent was recognized when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He also worked as a soundtrack producer and composer when he teamed up with Martin Scorsese on the fims: The Last Waltz, Raging Bull and Casino. He also became an author with his titles Testimony and Hiawatha and the Peacemaker. David Shannon was born October 5, 1960, Washington, D.C. He is an American author and illustrator. He graduated from the Art Center College of Design and now lives in Los Angeles. In 1998 he won the Caldecott Honor for his No, David!. He also wrote A Bad Case of Stripes, How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, and The Amazing Christmas Extravaganza. He has also illustrated Audrey Wood's The Bunyans, various books by Jane Yolen including The Ballad of the Pirate Queens and Encounter, as well as Melinda Long's How I Became a Pirate and Pirates Don't Change Diapers. Shannon currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.