The Captive

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Summary: very entertaining
Review:

I had to read this book for school. It was one of the few books where I was actually interested in. I thought that it was an interesting book. The only thing is that there is too much detail. The author didn't need to explain everything in such depth. I would recomend this book for kids in either 7,8, or 9 grade(I am in 7th grade at Muirland Middle School 0

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Summary: An exciting introduction to the Maya and conquistadores.
Review: I am a fifth grade teacher from Arlington, Virginia who could not put it down. My class loved it and we found the two sequels, The Feathered Serpent and The Amethyst Ring. They have the hero encountering the Aztecs and the Incas. It is an amazing introduction to the early Central American civilizations. Read all three.

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Summary: Get to Know the Aztecs and Mayans!
Review: Scott O'Dell is one of the very best writers of historical novels for ages 10-15. This one is an engrossing adventure in the world of the Mayans and Aztecs at the time of the conquistadores. Most readers will want to continue with the sequel, The Feathered Serpent. This saga is not for children under 11; expect to encounter human sacrifices and slavery, shipwrecks and gold-lust, but readers will come away with a real sense of the people and their times.

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Summary: Awesome
Review: That was like the worst book I ever read. Just kiddin'. You probably could tell by the five stars. The captive is an exciting story. The end is the best part. I don't want to give it away though. I read this book in class and it is the best book I have ever read in a class. Lies, shipwrecks, and more lies. This book has everything. Spaniards are traveling on a ship to teach natives Christian. A certain priest is a little corrupt though. Will some natives die before even knowing who Jesus is? You'll have to read yourself. DMS(James L. Day Middle School) rocks! Way better than Muirland Middle School!!!!

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Summary: wonderfully written!
Review: This book is a rare find that can be useful for a teaching tool. I teach fifth grade and during the year we study about the Mayas. When I found this book I was reluctant to read it. Once I started I could not stop. Scott O'Dell has uniquely woven a great story around a fascinating character. The story includes topics of survival, friendship, slavery and religion. I have also read the sequel to this book, The Feathered Serpent , this was as well an exceptional piece of children's literature.