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Kaya lives on a Nez Percé camp and feels the sting of her sister’s disappearance and her horse’s capture by enemy raiders. Alone, she discovers a wandering dog and, against cautionary warnings, forms a bond with the animal. As the tribe prepares for the annual gathering, Kaya’s hope is renewed by news of horses running wild in the mountains, offered by a group of hunters. The story follows Kaya’s emotional journey toward reunion and the possibility of a summer of happiness for her tribe.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Janet Beeler Shaw
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