Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison

23.00 NIS

SKU: 9780439652100-01

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Lois Lenski

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison is a Newbery Honor Book perfect for young adults ages 12-13 years old. Set in Colonial America, Little Mary is a little girl who, when captured by native Americans, learns to love them and refuses to leave when English soldiers try to rescue her. Author 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 historical novel offers an exceptionally vivid and personal portrait of Native American life and customs.

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