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Meet Kaya
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American Girls Collection - Kaya, 1764: Book 1

Meet Kaya (edit title/settings)

by Janet Beeler Shaw (Author) (edit contributors)

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In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Percâe Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Percâe Indians.

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Kaya loves to ride and is very good at it. It's hard for her not to brag about it. One day, when she's supposed to be watching her little brothers, she starts bragging to some boys. They challenge her to a race and she does it. After she wins the race, she finds that her brothers are gone. She... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Kaya loves to ride and is very good at it. It's hard for her not to brag about it. One day, when she's supposed to be watching her little brothers, she starts bragging to some boys. They challenge her to a race and she does it. After she wins the race, she finds that her brothers are gone. She finds them unharmed in the woods, but all the children in the village get whipped because of her. She earns the nickname "Magpie", and will she ever be able to get rid of it?

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Kaya: Kaya, the main character of this book. She is a Native American girl who learns too never brag about herself nor her horse.
  • Toe-ta: Kaya's father, an expert horseman and wise village leader.
  • Eesta: Kaya's mother, who is a good provider for her family and village.
  • Brown Deer: Kaya's sister, who is old enough to court.
  • Wing Feather and Sparrow: Kaya's mischevious twin brothers.
  • Kaulsta and Aalah: Kaya's grandparents.
  • Speaking Rain: A blind village girl who lives with Kaya's family and is a sister to her.
  • Steps High: Kaya's horse.
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First Sentence edit see section history

When Kaya and her family rode over the hill into Wallowa, The Valley of the Winding Waters, her horse pricked up her ears and whinnied.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Kaya's Family and Friends
1. Let's Race!
2. Switchings!
3. Courtship Dance
4. Rescued from the River
Looking Back
Glossary of Nez Perce Words

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 6 in American Girls Collection - Kaya, 1764. (standard series)

Followed by Kaya's Escape.

This is book 1 of 12 in American Girls Collection. (publisher series)

Followed by Meet Felicity.

This is book 1 of 11 in American Girls Collection - Kaya. (community list)

Followed by Kaya's Escape.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Janet Beeler Shaw (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator)
  2. Susan McAliley (Illustrator) - vingette illustrartor

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

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