Lenski, Lois, 1893-1974.

Indian captive : the story of Mary Jemison / written and illustrated by Lois Lenski. - New York : Scholastic , [1994], c1941. - 298, [4] p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [3] (2nd group)).

A fictional retelling of the experiences of twelve-year-old Mary Jemison, who after being captured by a Shawnee war party during the French and Indian War, is rescued and subsequently adopted by two Seneca sisters with whom she ultimately chooses to stay.

Newbery Honor, 1942

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Jemison, Mary, 1743-1833 --Juvenile fiction.
Jemison, Mary, 1743-1833 --Fiction.


Indian captivities--Fiction.--Genesee River Valley (Pa. and N.Y.)
Seneca Indians--Fiction.
Indians of North America--Fiction.

PZ7.L54 / In 1994

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