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Set in the mid‑nineteenth century, the story follows Jimmy Spoon, a twelve‑year‑old boy who leaves his Mormon family in Utah and becomes a member of the Shoshoni Indians. As the younger brother of Chief Washakie, Jimmy navigates a new community and learns to thrive within a culture that is both unfamiliar and welcoming.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kristiana Gregory
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