book review: Indian Captive, by Lois Lenski

Mary Jamison had a relatively happy life on her family’s farm in Pennsylvania. Until a band of warriors broke into their house and took everything, including Mary. They traveled with her to a Indian village - right where New York now is. Separated from her family and everything she is used to, Mary must learn to adapt to the Seneca ways. Although the Indians are nice to her, Mary misses her family horribly and tries to run away several times.

Living with the Indians, she learns many things about plants and animals, and how to live in harmony with nature. Finally a opportunity to go back to the world of white men arises. Will she stay with her new brothers and sisters, the Indians, or will she go back to the world she once knew so well?

It wasn’t my favorite writing style, as it seems to fit two different emotions on each page. Other than that, excellent. Its based on a true story.