As we travel back in time, to the middle 1700s', we find ourselfs face to face with Molly Jemison. A girl of the mere age of twelve, her family is taken captive and murdered, all except for Molly. A friendly indian tribe takes her in and treats her like their own. Molly, or "Corn Tassle", doesn't like it there and misses her family. She weeps and is punished for it, has to carry a burden strap, and live like an Indian. She makes only one friend, Little Turtle, for all the other children treat her differently. Corn Tassle must learn to live in this new world, because it's eat or get eaten! She hates everyone and want's to go. But there copper skined people teach her about the earth and it's creatures, so when she is given the chance to leave, will she take it? Find out when you read Indian Captive!

I bought this book a long time ago and have read it several times since. I absolutely love this book because it doesn't romanticize the conflicts between Native Americans and the white settlers. Molly was able to get past what the Native Americans had done to her family and accept her new life, even after she had an opportunity to go back to the white settlers. She began to see the Seneca as her new family. Molly is a model character because she is not only brave, but also forgiving despite all of the horrible things she was put through.

This is a story based on the true story of Mary Jemison. I found the fact that it was true very interesting, especially since you can really visit some of the places she lived. It is sad and disturbing and(like the one review said)she is separated from everyone, but it's true! She was terribly sad, the Indians did do horrible things, and she was separated from everyone she knew. Even though this book is true, it is still very entertaining. I think it does a good job of developing the interior conflict: Is she and Indian or a pale-face? I think this book will be loved by all who appreciate historical-fiction.

The book Indian Captive was a very interesting book. What I liked about the book was that the autor told a lot about the Indain way of life, the author showed great emotion in his writing, and described the scenery very well. The only reason that this is not a five star book is because I thought that the author asked too many questions in the story, not in dialoge but in the story. Sometimes the author didn't even answer the questions. I really enjoyed Indian Captive and hope whoever reads this, buys the book, and reads it!