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This novel, based in 1754 on the actual captivity of apre-Revolutionary girl from Charlestown, New Hampshire, presents Americanhistory in an exciting and interesting way. When an Indian raid disturbsMiriam's young life and she and her family are forced to march north toMontreal to a life of slavery, she thinks her life is over. However, thingswork out much better than she hopes, and many adventures and true friendsbalance her hard times out. 275 pgs. ~ Rachel S.
Publisher's Description of Calico Captive
In the year 1754, the stillness of Charlestown, New Hampshire, is shattered by the terrifying cries of an Indian raid. Young Miriam Willard, on a day that had promised new happiness, finds herself instead a captive on a forest trail, caught up in the ebb and flow of the French and Indian War. It is a harrowing march north. Miriam can only force herself to the next stopping place, the next small portion of food, the next icy stream to be crossed. At the end of the trail waits a life of hard work and, perhaps, even a life of slavery. Mingled with her thoughts of Phineas Whitney, her sweetheart on his way to Harvard, is the crying of her sister’s baby, Captive, born on the trail. Miriam and her companions finally reach Montreal, a city of shifting loyalties filled with the intrigue of war, and here, by a sudden twist of fortune, Miriam meets the prominent Du Quesne family, who introduce her to a life she has never imagined. Based on an actual narrative diary published in 1807, Calico Captive skillfully reenacts an absorbing facet of history.
This novel, based in 1754 on the actual captivity of a pre-Revolutionary girl from Charlestown, New Hampshire, presents American history in an exciting and interesting way. When an Indian raid disturbs Miriam's young life and she and her family are forced to march north to Montreal to a life of slavery, she thinks her life is over. However, things work out for the better, and many adventures and true friends balance her hard times out. 275 pgs. ~ Rachel S.
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It was on a list of 50 books all kids should read from our public library. But the book wasn't in our library so we ordered it.
Emily S
For use with IEW World History-Based-Writing
Lori V
Daughter requested - she had this book as a homeschool student and wants to read it to her homeschool kids as well as the math wrap-ups above.
Evelyn O
Great author that wrote really good historical fiction.
It was on a list of 50 books all kids should read from our public library. But the book wasn't in our library so we ordered it.
For use with IEW World History-Based-Writing
Daughter requested - she had this book as a homeschool student and wants to read it to her homeschool kids as well as the math wrap-ups above.
Great author that wrote really good historical fiction.