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Trouble's Daughter: The Story of Susanna Hutchinson, Indian Captive

A colonial girl comes of age as an Indian captive in this riveting and vividly detailed novel, based on a true story. First-rate historical fiction with terrific classroom potential, this dramatic novel explores the role of women in colonial and Native American society.

Genre
historical fiction
Themes
childhoodnative american
Setting
colonial americanew york state
Subject
history
Audience
young adultchildrens
Length
medium · 256 pages

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