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Indian Captive

The Story of Mary Jemison

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Indian Captive

By: Lois Lenski
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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Twelve-year-old Mary Jemison took for granted her peaceful days on her family's 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. Mary's 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 of white men, she struggles with her newfound feelings.

Based on a true story, this is the unforgettable tale of the legendary "White Woman of the Genesee."

©2011 Lois Lenski (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Action & Adventure Biographical Fiction Classics Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories Native American Biography Pennsylvania American Indian
Fascinating Historical Narrative • Compelling True Story • Educational Content • Well-researched Perspective
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a better understanding of our nati es journey challenged by the English and French. thank you

beautiful storytelling

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As I listened to the story of Mary Jemison, it felt as though I was a captive myself. The details and narration make this story very real. Well done. I wished that it told more of her adult life. I’m sure her first years as captive were the most difficult and had the greatest impact on her adult life though. Very good read if you’re ready to experience the fierce emotions that will follow.

Wow

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You won't be able to put this book down... Great historical novel. Timeless story. I've read it at least five times and it never gets old.

Favorite Childhood Novel ♡

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excellent insight to Indian way of life, &human struggle to forgive, love, and accept hardship

compelling story

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Very well written. Beautiful style and vivid imagery. The characters where realistic and well written, they all felt so authentic.

In the prolog the author basically tells you the whole story, so it was slightly spoiled for me since I knew how Molly’s life would turn out.

My biggest concern was how the author made it sound as if “the Great Spirit” and God were the same person, as Molly was just seeing him in a different way and as if he was just

Interesting Story, I have a few concerns

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I've read this book about 3 times in paper back form and just got the audio version so I could work on things and still have a book. I love that the narrator changed her voice for characters and it made the book all the greater!

Wonderful!

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Educational, Well - Written, Fantastic Narrator. Although fictional, this is based on a real life story. After listening to it myself, I used this as homeschooling curriculum for my 7 year old daughter. There are so many hidden educational gems in here about everything from the conflicts between the Native American tries, white sellers and the French, to the way that cross were planted, cared for and harvested, fires created, babies raised, health needs, etc. We love it and I highly recommend it!

Excellent!

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I so enjoyed reading about the Indian way of life. It cast an eye opening experience on their integrity and how we misinterpreted so many things as a nation.

Wonderful story

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I love history. This book was a fun way to learn a tiny slice of it.

History gotta love it

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Though this is written for children it is enjoyed by adults as well. I’ve been to Letchworth State Park many times and seen Mary’s statue. Now I know the story behind her. Well written account of her early life. The narrator is east to listen to and uses many voices well.

Not just for children

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