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"Meet
Kaya" about a Native American Girl Growing up in 1764 in
Early America
 "Meet Kaya,
" is the first story in the newest
American Girls books. This series of beautifully illustrated
books is about growing up as a Nez Perce girl - before America
became a country. This will be especially of interest to people
in the Pacific Northwest who are familiar with this country along the Columbia River. Some may
even remember Celilo falls before the great dams on the river.
At the back of the book is a "A Peek into the Past"
that includes photos, drawings, and sketches about people, places
and things during this time. Recommended for Ages 7 and up.
It this first story, "It's hard for
Kaya not to boast about her beautiful, spirited Appaloosa mare,
Steps High. Kaya wants to be one of the very best horsewomen
in the village. But when boasting leads to a daring bareback
race, Kaya puts both herself and her horse in danger. And she
also endangers her little twin brothers, who've wandered off
into the woods during Kaya's race. Although Kaya finds the boys
unharmed, she still must face a punishment. All her friends must,
too, since one person's actions affect the safety of the whole
village. Kaya's mistakes earn her a terrible nickname -- will
she ever be able to lose it?"
(Softcover book, 8.5
x 6 inches, 70 pages including the glossary.)
Order the books from Book
1, or read about Book
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