Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison

Lois Lenski
3.86
10,459 ratings 593 reviews
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.
Genres: Historical FictionYoung AdultFictionChildrensHistoricalMiddle GradeNative AmericanJuvenileClassicsAmerican History
298 Pages

Community Reviews:

5 star
3090 (30%)
4 star
3709 (35%)
3 star
2897 (28%)
2 star
601 (6%)
1 star
162 (2%)

Readers also enjoyed

Other books by Lois Lenski

Lists with this book

Charlotte’s Web
The Secret Garden
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Favorite books from my childhood
4369 books7389 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The Lightning Thief
The Hunger Games
Best Young Adult Books
12897 books79988 voters
Little House on the Prairie
Anne of Green Gables
Little Women
Best Children's Historical Fiction
823 books825 voters
Charlotte’s Web
Ella Enchanted
Because of Winn-Dixie
Newbery Medal Honor Books
340 books443 voters