Indian Captive : The Story of Mary Jemison

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Summary: Indian Captive by Emma P
Review: Do you like stories that keep you hooked practically the whole way and have brave characters? Well then the story of Mary Jemison is for you.
Indian Captive is about young Mary Jemison that was taken from her family as a captive to the Senecas. She is lost in sorrow and cannot stop thhinking about her family. What happened to them? Are they okay?
Will Molly ever get back to her family? Or will she find peace with the Senecas?
This book was an extremely good book. It kept you in there almost the whole time. ( If you read this I suggest you read the foreword last because the foreword gives away the whole story. )

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Summary: I still remember this book after almost 50 years!
Review: "Indian Captive" by Lois Lenski is a book I read as a young girl when I lived in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Although I haven't seen a copy of the book in almost 50 years, I can still recall the story and the drawings by Lois Lenski vividly. No other author of children's books, has, in my opinion had as distinctive style as that of Lois Lenski. I think that my lifelong passion for pioneer days and ways was fostered by Indian Captive. The little tow-headed girl who so fascinated the Indians; the difficulty that Mary endured, and finally staying--had quite an impact on my young, impressionable mind. I now live in Canada, where books about American girls and American Indians are, understandably, not a big attraction. Recently during a conversation I found myself longing to see a copy of "Indian Captive" -- and to show it and read it to my 7 year old granddaughter. So-- thank you Lois Lenski, for adding a dimension to my life!

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Summary: I still remember this book after almost 50 years!
Review: "Indian Captive" by Lois Lenski is a book I read as a young girl when I lived in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Although I haven't seen a copy of the book in almost 50 years, I can still recall the story and the drawings by Lois Lenski vividly. No other author of children's books, has, in my opinion had as distinctive style as that of Lois Lenski. I think that my lifelong passion for pioneer days and ways was fostered by Indian Captive. The little tow-headed girl who so fascinated the Indians; the difficulty that Mary endured, and finally staying--had quite an impact on my young, impressionable mind. I now live in Canada, where books about American girls and American Indians are, understandably, not a big attraction. Recently during a conversation I found myself longing to see a copy of "Indian Captive" -- and to show it and read it to my 7 year old granddaughter. So-- thank you Lois Lenski, for adding a dimension to my life!

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Summary: Absolutely captivating
Review: "On a spring day in 1758, something happened that changed her life forever." This is the story of a girl named Mary Jemison. At first when I looked at it I thought, "No, that usually isn't the kind of stuff I'm interested in." But in the end, I decided to read it anyways. It turned out to be really great! I was drawn into the book by her struggles to reject the new lifestyle. I felt as though I could really understand her point of view and her thoughts. I felt like I knew how it would feel to be her. That made it a lot more interesting. Also, the things I learned about native american culture were really intriguing. I recommend this book to fifth grade and higher. Any younger and the reader might become a little bored in the slower parts. Other than that, it's EXCELLENT!

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Summary: Lois Lensky Takes You Captive On A Wonderful Adventure
Review: 12 year old Mary Jemison took life on her family's farm in Philadelphia for granted. But on a Spring day in 1758, her family is taken captive by Indians and her life is never the same again. It's bad enough to be taken captive by Indians, but even worse to be separated from her family forever. This book is a Newberry Honor book, which certainly deserves the honor. Indian Captive tells about a captivity, a relationship, and a girl who finds a new family. This is a heart warming book, that will bring you closer to your family than ever.

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Summary: a full of detail book
Review: A wonderful book, it will really make you want to never put it down. It's full of detail and information about indian life.

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Summary: Timeless Classic
Review: Excellent account of the captivity and adoption of Mary Jemison by the Seneca Indian tribe during the early days of the United States. Suitable for reading by young children. Beautiful pencil illustrations.

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Summary: Love it
Review: I am in 7th grade and I got this book in 3rd grade. I read this story a few years ago and I really liked it. Now I read it again and did a book report on it. I love the pictures.

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Summary: Brings back childhood memories
Review: I can remember pulling this book out of the library in elementary school many many times. I just loved reading the story of Mary Jemison. Now that I am adult, I am very happy to be able to add this book to my collection. It is a story that is simple enough for children to grasp, but emotionally-gripping enough to keep adults reading. I believe it is an honest story. It explains much about how the Indians lived at the time, as compared to the somewhat more modern experiences that Mary had at home. It explains the ways of the Indians and chronicles the violence of the time, but retains the humanity of these people and what they believed. The reader learns all these things through Mary's eyes, and lives through her grief at the loss of her family and all that was familiar to her. Then, slowly, how she comes to befriend and even love her new Indian family. I would recommend this book highly to every child to get a good feel of the history of the Indians and their beliefs.

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Summary: This was a really wonderful book!
Review: I couldn't put this book down. It was exciting but also melancholy. This is my favorite book that I have read. I would recommend this book to anybody.