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When Kaya and her family go on a fishing trip with nearby Nez Perce and Salish Indians, the sisters await the return of their younger sibling, who was taken some time earlier. The book follows their journey on the banks of the Columbia River, where the trio of sisters navigates the challenges of reunion, tradition, and the rugged Pacific Northwest environment. Through the narrative, readers gain insight into the summer customs and communal life of the Nez Perce people.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Janet Beeler Shaw
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