num_pages: 298
description: In this classic frontier adventure, Lois Lenski reconstructs the real life story of Mary Jemison, who was captured in a raid as young girl and raised amongst the Seneca Indians. Meticulously researched and illustrated with many detailed drawings, this novel offers an exceptionally vivid and personal portrait of Native American life and customs.
language: None
title: Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
titlecomplete: Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
characters: Mary Jemison
genres: Middle Grade, Historical, Historical Fiction, Childrens, School, Native Americans, Juvenile, Young Adult, Classics, Fiction
ratings_count: 10014
places: Pennsylvania
awards: awardedAt: -883584000000
name: Newbery Medal
publisher: HarperCollins