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Calico Captive

Calico Captive

AdventureHistorical Fiction
Pages
288
Published
1989
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1754 New Hampshire, fourteen-year-old Miriam Willard and her family are swept up in an Abenaki raid that scatters them across the wilderness. Captured by Native American warriors during a period of intense conflict between French and English forces, Miriam is forced to adapt to life among the tribe while carrying a secret hope: one day she will find her way back home.

Prose complexity
1/10

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AdventurousTense

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Juvenile Young Adult History

Authors

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Elizabeth George Speare

Elizabeth George Speare was an American author celebrated for her historical fiction for young readers. She won two Newbery Medals for her books, including The Bronze Bow and Sign of the Beaver, bringing history to life for generations of readers.

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W. T. Mars

W. T. Mars is the author of "Calico Captive," a historical adventure that transports readers to another time. Fans appreciate Mars's straightforward prose and memorable characters.

Characters

Miriam WillardProtagonist

A fourteen-year-old girl captured by Abenaki Indians during a raid on her family's home in New Hampshire, who must adapt to life among them and decide whether to return or stay.

Phineas WhitneySupporting
CaptiveSupporting
Du Quesne familySupporting
Susanna JohnsonSupporting

Miriam's older sister, married to James Johnson; she is captured alongside Miriam and their family during the raid.

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