Indian Captive; The Story of Mary Jemison

The book Indian Captive; The Story of Mary Jemison, is written by Lois Lenski, and is 298 pages long. Important characters include people like Running Deer, another captive living in the same village, Little Turtle (Turkey Feather) and Beaver Girl, two Indian children who have become Molly's friends, Shagbark, an old Indian who is very kind, Earth Woman, an Indian woman Molly talks to often, and Squirrel Woman and Shining Star, the two Indian women Molly is living with. The key theme in this book is acceptance, because for a long time all Molly wants is to return to the world of the white people. It is a while before she realizes the kindness the Indians have shown her, and accepts her life with the Indians. The genre of this book is Non-Fiction, because it is a biography, but it is like historical fiction because it is written like a story. I think the age group that would most enjoy this book are students who enjoy historical fiction in grades 5-7. This book is the true story of Mary Jemison, who goes by Molly. She lived peacefully in Pennsylvania, until she, her family, Mrs. Wheelock, and Davy Wheelock are captured by a band of Indians. They are taken from their quiet home in Pennsylvania on a long journey. After a while Davy and Molly continue on their journey without the others. Molly and Davy go with the Indians to a Seneca Village without the rest of their family for comfort and support. Molly is given the name Corn Tassel, for her hair. She longs to go home, but the Indians keep her with them. After a while living with the Indians, she grows attached to them. One day, Molly is given the chance to return to the world of the white men, the chance she's wanted since the day she was taken captive. But how can she leave the Indians, who have been so kind to her? Does she choose the path of the white men, or the path of an Indian? Read the book Indian Captive; The Story of Mary Jemison, to find out.