THE RANSOM OF MERCY CARTER! Mercy Carter lives in Deerfield, Massachusetts a English colonies. In is 1704, when the threat of an Indian attack is very actual. But the Deerfield towns man believed with the weather so bitterly cold not even Indians would brave the freezing temperatures. But the townspeople were wrong and didn't take into consideration that the French, with whom the English are at war, could and will aid the Indians. During the night, …showed first 75 words of 335 total…

…showed last 75 words of 335 total…that her father is still alive? Will her ransom come in time to save her and allow her to remain an English child? When indeed the ransom does come Mercy can not find her self to take it. she now knows she belongs with the Indians. I thought this book was unbelievable I couldn't wait to turn the page to find out what happens next. And look forward to reading further books on this topic.