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Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison

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Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780064461627 - ISBN-10: 0064461629
Publication Date: 1/30/1995
Pages: 320
Reading Level: Young Adult


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover

Book Description:
In this classic frontier adventure, Lois Lenski reconstructs the real life story of Mary Jemison, who was captured in a raid as young girl and raised amongst the Seneca Indians. Meticulously researched and illustrated with many detailed drawings, this novel offers an exceptionally vivid and personal portrait of Native American life and customs.

1942 Newbery Honor book


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Sarah R. (brianslittlegirl) wrote on 5/5/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Newbery Honor Book! This is a fantastic story by Lois Lenski, writer and illustrater extrordinare. I loved this book, a fictionalized story based on a the true experiences of Mary Jemison, who was abducted by a group of Senecas (Native American tribe, Iroquois) and "adopted." The story real is very interesting and, I felt, eye opening, as it is a view of real life inside of a tribe known for violence, a look at why they do things and the true spirit of the individuals. Absolutly lovely book, and one that I think everyone should read.


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Amy W. wrote on 10/11/2009...


Great historical book.

Lenna B. (bratz54) wrote on 7/11/2006...


its a great book, and i went and seen her home and the land she lived on with the Native Americans. I would seen it cuz thats were my family is from.

Sherri H. (mamadoodle) wrote on 5/7/2006...


good book for teens or young adolescents to read. True story.

Valerie G. (readnscrap) wrote on 3/25/2006...


This Newberry Honor book was a good story based on the true life of
the White Woman of the Genesee". Mary was taken from her family at the age of 12 and taught to live the life of the Seneca. This is a very good historical fiction story for children, and those who are young at heart.

Stephanie M. (stephanie932) wrote on 2/24/2006...


A fictional retelling of the experiences of twelve-year-old Mary Jemison, who after being captured by a Shawnee war party during the French and Indian War, is rescued and subsequently adopted by two Seneca sisters with whom she ultimately chooses to stay.


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