Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving by Eric Metaxas

This book follows the true story of Squanto from his childhood as a Patuxet, being kidnapped and sold as a slave in Spain to kind monks who took care of him, follows him to England where he lived for five years while waiting for a ship back to America and when he arrives home, he discovers his family and the entire tribe has perished in a great sickness. It ends with Squanto meeting the Pilgrims and teaching them how to survive in their new and his old home while giving thanks to God.

Squanto’s story always blows my mind and this retelling is brief but well-done. I also greatly appreciate how the author points back to God throughout the story and ends with giving Him praise for weaving things together in such an amazing way. This is very informative but not daunting for younger children. I highly recommend this book for your Thanksgiving list!

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1. How was Squanto’s story like Joseph’s from the Old Testament?
2. Is God’s plan always the easiest?
3. When has God’s plan been hard for you?
4. How can we thank God, even when things are hard?