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Catharine Carey Logan and her family have lived in harmony with the Delaware Indians, a relationship rooted in mutual respect and prosperity. When rising tensions and acts of violence threaten this bond, the situation deteriorates. Catharine and her brother are seized by the Lenape as retaliation, thrusting the family into a perilous new reality.
Throughout her captivity, Catharine faces fear and uncertainty. Yet as a brave Lenape leader teaches her about his people's customs and values, she gains insight into the common joys, hopes, and fears that unite all humans.
Osborne presents a tale that blends historical context, cultural understanding, and dramatic personal growth, offering young readers a window into the complexities of early American frontier life.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mary Pope Osborne
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