Makon's story is based on a true incident which took place in the early sixteenth century, when a young Indian boy was captured in the New World and taken to France.
Nan Agle has created a very real boy with strong feelings and loyalties toward his own heritage, yet amazed and fascinated with all he sees in the strange, civilized land. He is caught up in a series of fast-moving adventures which climax in a meeting with the young Dauphin. The boys become good friends and Makon is taken to live in the French court, a center of culture and learning at that time.
This story of what might have happened to Makon and how he eventually returns home is an exciting one from beginning to end. By the author of Princess Mary of Maryland.
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