Mary Jemison is living on the frontier with her family in the
mid 1700s, when her life is turned upside down. Local Native Americans are not
happy with the encroachment of their lands by the settlers and are taking
revenge. They capture Mary’s family and she is eventually taken away to live
with a tribe. She is forced to live with the tribe, a replacement for one of
their own that was killed by the settlers. Gradually Mary learns the language
and customs, but will she able to get back home? That make’s her question where
her true home is.
This is my favorite in the series so far! This book doesn’t hold
back with the violence, reality and some mature content (marriage and
children). It’s a fascinating historical fiction and includes photographs and
illustrations to help illuminate parts of the story.
EL, MS– ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Stephanie
Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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