HMH Books for Young Readers. Young Joseph was the son of Joseph the Elder, the local chief. The peace of this Native American tribe is disrupted with the settlements of the Europeans. He grew up close friends with his brother Ollokot. Dimensions. Previous page. Module 1, Lessons 13-29: Thunder Rolling in the Mountains, by Scott O’Dell and Elizabeth Hall (historical novel, 680L): This text has an accessible concept and is organized chronologically with a first-person point of view. Language. Summary: General Howard comes to the tribe and orders the tribe to leave their home and move to Lapwai. Chief Joseph was born a member of the Nez Perce tribe of Wallowa Valley, Oregon in 1840. 5.13 x 0.42 x 7.63 inches. by: Scoot O'Dell & Elizabeth Hall. 3 - 7. Publication date. Reluctantly, they all leave their home. “Thunder Rolling in the Mountains” is a historical fiction novel centered around the Nez Perce tribe. Reading age. Thunder Rolling In The Mountains is a complete 86 page novel study guide. His Nez Perce name was Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt which means Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain. Grade level. Daniel Sharfstein's new book Thunder In the Mountains sheds new light on the Nez Perce Indian wars, and the two historical figures on each side of the conflict: Chief Joseph and Oliver Otis Howard. It is for the story, Thunder Rolling in the Mountains, but can be adapted to any story or situation. English. The assignment calls for the writing of a formal letter, but can be adapted to be a debate, an email, or any other form of communication. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including … The reader follows the story through the eyes of the main character, Sound of Running Feet. 144 pages. Thunder Rolling in the Mountains By Scott O'Dell & Elizabeth Hall Synopsis Thunder Rolling in the Mountains is a fictional account of real events, detailing the Ne-mee-poo people's departure from Wallowa in the late nineteenth century and the subsequent persecution they faced by white soldiers in Idaho, Montana, and elsewhere. Chief Joseph was born Hinmuuttu-yalatlat (alternatively Hinmaton-Yalaktit or Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt [Nez Perce: " Thunder Rolling In The Mountains. This assignment is a persuasive letter. Print length. Publisher. The language is authentic to the main subjects. Background. Chief Joseph agrees but some of the warriors do not wish to go. 8 - 12 years. Thunder Rolling in the Mountains Paperback – September 13, 2010 by Scott Odell (Author) 4.7 out of 5 stars 275 ratings. His formal Native American name translates to Thunder Rolling Down a Mountain, but he was largely known as Joseph, the same name his father, Joseph the Elder, had taken after being baptized in 1838. ''Thunder Rolling In the Mountains,'' which comes from Joseph's Ne-mee-poo name, is written for young readers, about age 10 and older. In this essay, Gillard asserts that cultural differences between the Nez Perce and the United States military led to the misinterpretation of Chief Joseph's "I Will Fight No More Forever" speech. Cycle 1: The Journey Begins.