By: Elizabeth Raum
Format: Available in Paperback, ePub, and MOBI
Genre: Historical, Adventure, Colonial Era
A Kidnapping In Kentucky 1776
Courage. Imagination. Unbeatable Determination.
The Kentucky frontier was a beautiful place, but it was also a dangerous one. Jemima Boone and John Gass often heard wolves howling, bears growling, and snakes slithering through the tall grasses. There was no store, no school, no doctor at Fort Boonesborough. The settlers were on their own to deal with whatever threats arose. On a sunny summer day in July of 1776, the crisis they faced was a kidnapping . . .
Based on a true event.
Meet Elizabeth Raum, the author of A Kidnapping In Kentucky 1776.
June Dordal –
This is a well-told story about a little known event in US history—the kidnapping of Daniel Boone’s daughter and two of her friends. Ms. Raum writes with sensitivity and knowledge about this time in history. I found myself quickly turning the pages to see what happened next! She also includes wonderful back matter that addresses what happened afterward and also the issues facing not only the settlers, but the Shawnee and Cherokee as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about a slice of American history—plus it’s a riveting and exciting story!
pageturner13 –
I enjoyed a journey back into the wilderness of America when one careless step could get you stabbed by a sharp cane to the foot! It was fascinating to learn about Jemima Boone, the daughter of Daniel Boone. I had never heard of her before this book, and I followed the story of her kidnapping and rescue with one finger glued to the page (or screen, in this case!). The conflict between settlers and Native Americans is a deeply saddening part of U.S. history, and I appreciated that Raum included further historical references and accounts about what happened during that time period at the end of the story. As Raum states, “Learning about our history, understanding not only what happened but why, helps us to make better decisions in the future.”
Tessa –
This was a great historical novel! I loved that the novel had alternating chapters from the point of view of two different characters—one of the girls who was kidnapped and one of the people who was trying to rescue the kidnapped girls. That way the reader has the whole picture of what’s going on. The vivid descriptions made me feel like I was back in 1776, but did not distract from the plot. And this was a very age-appropriate kidnapping story—the kidnappers were definitely bad guys but did not treat the kidnapped girls badly.
Betty Vanderwielen –
This book offered a great view of pioneer life from a kid’s angle, including the boredom, the tediousness of chores and the early responsibilities, but also the warmth and closeness of the families and the community. It was pleasently surprising to read about Daniel Boone as just another pioneer trying to establish a good home in the comparative wilderness. It was also a good depiction of what it meant to come of age and grow into an adult under pioneer circumstances. The two main characters prove themselves capable of moving beyond their childish inclinations and responding in a well-thought-out manner to the difficulties they find themselves in. While Indians are the “bad guys,” Raum succeeds in expressing their viewpoint and not turning them into savages.
Joanna –
Great book! Always appreciate good writing and quality content for preteen readers