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Durrant, Lynda

The Beaded Moccasins: The Story of Mary Campbell

(3) 4-6 Twelve-year-old Mary is kidnapped by Delaware Indians in this story based on a 1759 historical incident. Forced to march from Pennsylvania to Ohio, where she is adopted as a granddaughter of Netawatwees, Mary's adaptation to Native life is skillfully and subtly revealed. Thoughtful characterizations, a strong sense of place, and an involving present tense narration make this a solid historical novel. Glos.

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