Scargo’s Cape Cod Adventures by Dr Valarie Whiting

The story comes from Wampanoag oral tradition. Princess Scargo was the daughter of a Native American chief. One version says a young brave gave her four fish as a gift before he left for a journey. She wanted to keep them alive, so her father and the villagers dug out a lake to hold them—today called Scargo Lake, in Dennis, Massachusetts. The lake was filled with rainwater or diverted from another water source. When the brave returned, the fish had grown and thrived, and he was impressed by her dedication. The story is associated with themes of love, patience, resourcefulness, and the connection between people and nature. The shape of the lake and nearby Scargo Tower are said to resemble parts of the story. Be sure to look for the additional books in the Scargo’s Cape Cod Adventures series and the companion coloring books! ✨ Dream, Discover, and Delight in the Magic of Cape Cod! ✨ Join baby Scargo on a dream-filled journey where family stories, sparkling lakes, and the legend of a Wampanoag princess come to life. This book invites children and their families to: 🖍️ Explore Cape Cod’s beauty 🖍️ Learn through imagination 🖍️ Celebrate family traditions 🖍️ Enjoy Native American folklore

Picture Book • Children’s Fiction/Historical Fiction • Diversity Representation/BIPOC • Diversity Representation/BIPOC/Own Voices • Children’s Fiction/Mythic, Retelling, and Folklore

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