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Set against the backdrop of frontier and pioneer life, this biography follows thirteen‑year‑old Olive Oatman as her wagon train is raided by outlaw Indians. Captured along with her sister, Olive endures the hardships of Indian captivity before being ransomed by a band of Mohave Indians. The narrative explores themes of faith, resilience, and cultural encounter in the early American West.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Wendy Lawton
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