Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
by Lois Lenski

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Book Review: A great book and some further reading.
Summary: 5 Stars

"Indian Captive" was one of the books of my childhood which I never forgot. I am quite glad to see it was reprinted. It finally gave me a chance to re-read it, and it is just as good as I remember it. If readers enjoyed this book then they should take a look at "I Am Regina" by Sally M. Keehn and "Trouble's Daughter" by Katherine Kirkpatrick. Like "Indian Captive," both of these books are stories about young girls taken captive by Indians during the colonial period and both are just as well written and exciting to read as "Indian Captive." Also for older readers (12-15), I cannot speak more highly of Conrad Richter's "The Light in the Forest." It is a story of a white boy, who has spent most of his life among the Indians, forced to return to his white family who he has forgotten. Mary Jemison found happiness among the Senecas while still holding onto her identity; the main character in "The Light in the Forest" has lost all memory of his white past and finds himself caught between the the claims of blood and loyalty. A darker version of the story of the Indian captive. Enjoy.

Summary of Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison

In this classic frontier adventure, Lois Lenskireconstructs 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.

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