Do you hold onto favourite books from your childhood? Some of mine include Little House In the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder and Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. But one that stands out for me is Indian Captive written by Lois Lenski. Written in 1941, it's the true story of 12 year old Mary Jemison, who was taken captive by the Indians in 1758. She learns the Indian way of life, and then as a young adult has to choose whether or not to go back and live with the white man or stay with the Seneca Indians who have become her family. I loved both the story and the illustrations that went with it. The copy I have now is not the original one I had as a child, but when I taught in a primary classroom in the early 80's, I purchased this so I could read it to my students. I often recommend it to the families I work with now. It's a sad thing for children to miss out on really good books!
What is one of your favourite childhood books?
Hello! I'm so excited about this post because I LOVE this book!!! It was one of my favorite books when I was a girl, and I still re-read it every few years. I have the edition of the one in your picture. Lois Lenski was a fantastic illustrator, too. I also loved her book Strawberry Girl. The Anne of Green Gables series and Little House series were favorites as well. This is my favorite letter I post today!
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I am not familiar with this book, but will have to add it to my book list. Two that I loved, which you didn't mention, were Island of the Blue Dolphin and Flowers for Algernon.
ReplyDeleteFor me - Anne of Green Gables and Mrs. Mike. Both copies are falling apart!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED the "Little House" books, as well as Nancy Drew. Great memories!
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My favorite childhood book was "The BFG" by Roald Dahl and "Red Dog" by Bill Wallace. I still have both of my original copies of them. A bit worn out. :)
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