After an Indian tribe attacks her hometown of Deerfield, Massachusetts in 1704, young Mercy Carter becomes separated from her family and is forced to walk with other townsfolk to an Indian village in Canada where they live as hostages and await the delivery of the ransom for their freedom. Teacher's Guide available. 25,000 first printing.
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Review:
"The drama of history unfolds in this gripping tale." -- "School Library Journal"
"Cooney's trademark staccato delivery keeps the pages turning." -- "Publishers Weekly"
About the Author:
Caroline B. Cooney is the author of The Face on the Milk Carton, and its companions, Whatever Happened to Janie?, The Voice on the Radio, and What Janie Found, as well as many other acclaimed novels.
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- PublisherDelacorte Pr
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0385326157
- ISBN 13 9780385326155
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages249
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