One Among the Indians

About the Book

Tom Savage, Cabin boy, is lucky to survive the perilous voyage to Jamestown. As hostage for one of Powhatan's sons, he lives with the Pamunkeys, learning their skills-until the son dies, and Tom's in more danger than ever!

" history as fascinating drama, with Pocahontas, Capt. John Smith, and other characters of historical note playing key roles in a new light, for Mrs. Stiles' story is based on research and fact." Chicago Daily Tribune

" at the close of her book, [Stiles] gives a fascinating account of what became of some of the historical characters who appear in it." Charleston News & Courier

About the Author

Martha Bennett Stiles grew up on a James River goat farm near where her great⁹-grandfather Thomas Savage was held hostage. She is the prize-winning author of dozens of articles and short stories, the novel Lonesome Road, and ten books for young people, including ALA notable Darkness Over the Land. Martha lives with her husband on their Kentucky horse farm.