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Indian Captive
Book Review
By: Lilia, 6th grade

In the book Indian Captive by Lois Lenski a young girl named Molly is captured by the Seneca Nation Native Americans and is taken to live with them. There she learns how to be tough and grow up in a different culture.

After Molly is taken she struggles not to forget her family by repeating their names and talking to herself in English. While living with the Senecas Molly starts to notice how much she is starting to look and act like them. Molly starts going back and forth between wanting to like the Senecas and at the same time turning away their way of life. Molly’s biggest struggle is between adapting to the Seneca culture or holding on and never forgetting her own.

The book Indian Captive takes place during the French and Indian War around 1754, When Molly was captured. In this war the Senecas were on the French side and they were fighting against the British. Molly was captured to replace a young boy who was killed by the British. She was just one of the many children captured by the Senecas as retribution for the killing of a member of their tribe. Molly never really had a side because she was with the Senecas who now cared and loved her but she still wanted to go back to her white American family.

In the end, Molly learned her family died and is faced with possibly one of the hardest decisions in her life. Should she stay with the Senecas that have raised her? Or go back to the culture she was raised in? Throughout the book, she wants to adapt to the culture of the Senecas but also doesn't want to forget her own culture. This is the struggle molly continues to have. The choice Molly makes really reflects on her internal struggle.

Think this book was great because it is always moving. I found it hard to get bored while reading this because I was always wondering what would happen next. Another reason I liked this book is that even though this book is partially fictional it takes an actual history of the French and Indian war into play. If you are looking for a book that is fun, intriguing, and historical I would definitely recommend this book to you.


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Indian Captive The Story of Mary Jemison Trophy Newbery Lois Lenski 9780606077064 Books Reviews

Absolutely! This was my favorite book when I was a little girl. And it still is. I had to get a new one because my old one was so old and the back cover was lost. So I thought to myself, "Okay. I have to get a new book." and I did. Out of all the characters in here, I'd say that Beaver Girl is my favorite because I admired her shyness from chapter 9 where she first met Mary/Molly/Corn Tassel.
I am 11 years old, so consider this a kid's perspective.

I was told by my little sister that this was her favorite book, and if I read this book, I could tell her to read one too. (She read a whole nother story)

I admit, I didn't have high hopes for this book, and I was kinda disappointed she chose this one.. Now, I am so glad she did because it is one of my personal favorites. Amazing book, and I suggest this book to anyone... They can be five and like it, and don't be hesitant to read it if you are an adult or beyond that. Read this book, please, and you'll be glad you did.
I wish to add a bit of clarity to the reviews of this book...
It is written for little girls (at heart) in a completely "fictional" storybook format.
Yes, it is based on a real person, but the events are not described as "first person" or factual, but rather as a narrative including the main character's thoughts & emotions although the author is not part of the story line or subject expert.
This book is not a biography or research documentary, it's a child's storybook...and a nice one at that.
Just know what you're getting. Enjoy.
I read this book after reading The Ransom of Mercy Carter by Caroline B. Cooney about a thousand times (if you haven't read that book, please do so! It's amazing!) and this book was recommended for readers who enjoyed that book, but I was disappointed. I understand Mary Jemison's story is about a real life occurrence (with certain liberties taken due to the reading level set for this book), but I still didn't get involved with the story or love the character. I usually end up rooting for the character, no matter what choices they make. However, the author didn't get me as involved as I'd have liked. I'd have liked more detail and more background than just the same thing over and over.

Some may like it, but this didn't do it for me. Perhaps that's because I compared it to the Ransom of Mercy Carter the whole time, but still, if it was good enough, it would have found it's own spot in my heart, just like all the other books I've read and loved.
I read it out loud to my wife at bed time over the phone while working out of state. We were sad when it ended.
Realistic; It neither romanticized nor demonized the Indians she knew. (Some were loyal and kind and a few were treacherous.) Truly a wonderful book about an extraordinary girl.
We also enjoyed STRAWBERRY GIRL, JUDY'S JOURNEY, PRAIRIE SCHOOL, and TEXAS TOMBOY.
This book was important to me as a child who was interested in Native American culture, and I loved it and wore out my paper copy. It's an easy but informative read for any child, including boys as well as girls.

Aside from the accurate, detailed, interesting writing and drawings of Native American ways and artifacts, the book also focuses on the very real feelings of grief, loss, and abandonment, and finally the acceptance of a child who has lost her family and been forced to accept a new one. Children nowadays often lose family and friends through death, divorce, and sudden family moves, and being able to relate to Mollie's sadness and the firm but kind behavior of her new people could be therapeutic for a child in one of those situations.

Having re-read this book as an adult, I would recommend it to any child between the ages of about 8 or 9 and older, especially kids who have struggled with grief and loss.
Indian Captive
Book Review
By Lilia, 6th grade

In the book Indian Captive by Lois Lenski a young girl named Molly is captured by the Seneca Nation Native Americans and is taken to live with them. There she learns how to be tough and grow up in a different culture.

After Molly is taken she struggles not to forget her family by repeating their names and talking to herself in English. While living with the Senecas Molly starts to notice how much she is starting to look and act like them. Molly starts going back and forth between wanting to like the Senecas and at the same time turning away their way of life. Molly’s biggest struggle is between adapting to the Seneca culture or holding on and never forgetting her own.

The book Indian Captive takes place during the French and Indian War around 1754, When Molly was captured. In this war the Senecas were on the French side and they were fighting against the British. Molly was captured to replace a young boy who was killed by the British. She was just one of the many children captured by the Senecas as retribution for the killing of a member of their tribe. Molly never really had a side because she was with the Senecas who now cared and loved her but she still wanted to go back to her white American family.

In the end, Molly learned her family died and is faced with possibly one of the hardest decisions in her life. Should she stay with the Senecas that have raised her? Or go back to the culture she was raised in? Throughout the book, she wants to adapt to the culture of the Senecas but also doesn't want to forget her own culture. This is the struggle molly continues to have. The choice Molly makes really reflects on her internal struggle.

Think this book was great because it is always moving. I found it hard to get bored while reading this because I was always wondering what would happen next. Another reason I liked this book is that even though this book is partially fictional it takes an actual history of the French and Indian war into play. If you are looking for a book that is fun, intriguing, and historical I would definitely recommend this book to you.