Also odd given another theme of the story: good intentions that lead to bad consequences. It seems odd considering the theme of the story. I can see no particular reason why this book was chosen for its role in the story (unless it’s a very subtle indication that some books are not as good as others - but it’s quite a stretch to find that interpretation), other than mere carelessness by the author, indifference to the reasons a book may be offensive, or lack of awareness of the harm that books can perpetuate - a naive belief in the magical goodness of every written word. There is no commentary about the merits of the book, but it is mentioned several times, giving it a prominence above many of the books named in the story - enough to send me to investigate. At one point the avid young reader is suspended and grounded with nothing to read except Indian Captive. Gratz’s story is about a schoolgirl standing up against book-banning in her grade-school library. Reese’s review of Indian Captive because of its appearance in Alan Gratz’s 2017 novel Ban this Book. submitted this comment to AICL’s post about Lois Lenski’s Indian Captive: Reviewed Source: American Indians in Children’s Literature
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