Based on the true story of Regina Leininger who was captured by Indians in 1755 near Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Her mother was away when the family home was burned to the ground, her father and brother were scalped, and she and her sister were taken captive. Gradually Regina (now Tskinnak) becomes more accustomed to the ways of the Indian tribe. She takes on responsibilities of caring for another young captive girl, and the memories of her former life begin to fade. After nine years, the American army frees the white captives. Regina is torn between leaving her new family and possibly being reunited with her mother.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
I am Regina by Sally M. Keehn
Based on the true story of Regina Leininger who was captured by Indians in 1755 near Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Her mother was away when the family home was burned to the ground, her father and brother were scalped, and she and her sister were taken captive. Gradually Regina (now Tskinnak) becomes more accustomed to the ways of the Indian tribe. She takes on responsibilities of caring for another young captive girl, and the memories of her former life begin to fade. After nine years, the American army frees the white captives. Regina is torn between leaving her new family and possibly being reunited with her mother.
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