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Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
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Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison Prebound - 1995

by Lois Lenski; Lois Lenski (Illustrator)

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In this classic Newbery Honor Award book, Lois Lenski authentically reconstructs the fascinating story of Mary Jemison's capture, flight, and early years with the Seneca Indians. Lenski has brought her special talents for research, for writing, and for drawing to this true American story of a white girl's life among Native Americans.

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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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Molly looked up at her father.

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  • Title Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
  • Author Lois Lenski; Lois Lenski (Illustrator)
  • Binding Prebound
  • Pages 297
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Turtleback Books
  • Publication date January 1995
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780780746688 / 0780746686
  • Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.3 x 5 x 0.9 in (18.54 x 12.70 x 2.29 cm)
  • Age range 08 to 11 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 6
  • Reading level 800
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 18th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1800-1850
    • Ethnic Orientation: Native American
    • Theometrics: Secular
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Indians of North America, Seneca Indians
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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