Publication Date: Sep 1998
Blurb:
Catharine Carey Logan and her family have enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous life as the Quakers and Delaware Indians share a mutually trusting relationship. Recently, however, this friendship has been threatened by violence against the Indians. Then, Catharine and her brother are taken captive by the Lenape in retaliation. At first, Catharine is afraid of her captors. But when a handsome brave begins to teach her about the ways of the Lenape, she comes to see that all people share the same joys, hopes, and fears.
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a YA historical fiction set in 1763 from the POV of a girl captured by the Lenape people.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Clean, budding relationship between 13 year old and 17 year old
Violence: Moderate – Kidnapping, murder, mention of scalping, injuries/sickness
Substance Use: None
Prejudices: Hatred and fear of Native Americans
Religious Themes: The main character grows up Quaker with overt Christian beliefs throughout plus spiritual beliefs of Native Americans
Other Topics: Loss of loved ones (including children), suicidal thoughts
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