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In 1764, Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Percâe village and wants to be worthy of her respect. Includes historical notes on the winter activities of the Nez Percâe Indians, including ceremonies and crafts.

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  • Kaya: The main person of this book series, she is Indian and lived in a tribe that is now called Nez Perce.
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Kaya knelt on a mat in the winter lodge and leaned over the baby named Light On The Water, who lay in her tee-kas.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Kaya's Family and Friends
1. Runaway Horse!
2. Lesson from a Basket
3. A Sick Baby
4. Gifts from Swan Circling
Looking back
Glossary of Nez Perce

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This is book 3 of 6 in American Girls Collection - Kaya, 1764. (standard series)

Preceded by Kaya's Escape, and followed by Kaya and Lone Dog.

This is book 3 of 11 in American Girls Collection - Kaya. (community list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Janet Beeler Shaw (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator)
  2. Susan McAliley (Illustrator) - vignette illustrator

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Great if you want to learn more history.


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