Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison by Lois Lenski (English) Paperback Boo

Description: Indian Captive by Lois Lenski A reconstruction of the true story of Mary Jemisons capture, flight and early years with the Seneca Indians. It tells of the white girls life among Native Americans. This book recieved the Newbery honour Award. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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 among the Seneca Indians. Meticulously researched and illustrated with many detailed drawings, this Newbery Honor novel is an unforgettable tale.Twelve-year-old Mary Jemison took for granted her peaceful days on her familys farm in eastern Pennsylvania. But on a spring day in 1758, something happened that changed her life forever.When a band of warriors invades the Jemisons house and takes the family captive, Mary is separated from her parents and siblings. She travels with the Indians to southern Ohio and later to a Seneca village on the Genesee River in what is now western New York.Marys new life is not easy. She misses her family terribly and is unaccustomed to Seneca ways. But even after her several unsuccessful attempts to run away, the Indians are kind to Mary and teach her many things about the earth, its plants, and its creatures. She develops deep bonds with the animals and even her captors. When Mary is finally given the chance to return to the world she had inhabited, she struggles with her newfound feelings. Back Cover 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. Author Biography In addition to illustrating the first four Betsy-Tacy books, Lois Lenski (1893-1974) was the 1946 Newberry Medal winning author of Strawberry Girl. Prizes Commended for Newbery Medal (Childrens) 1942 Details ISBN0064461629 Author Lois Lenski Short Title INDIAN CAPTIVE Pages 320 Language English Illustrator Lois Lenski ISBN-10 0064461629 ISBN-13 9780064461627 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Illustrations Yes Year 1995 Subtitle The Story of Mary Jemison Residence US Birth 1893 Death 1974 Audience Age 8-12 Imprint Collins Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9780064461627 UK Release Date 1995-07-05 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Publication Date 1995-07-05 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 1995-07-04 NZ Release Date 1994-11-07 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6567052;

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