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Zia is the story of a young Indigenous girl who finds herself divided between the traditional values taught by her mother and the newer, often conflicting teachings of the Mission. As she navigates these two worlds, her aunt Karana—whose own tale appears in "Island of the Blue Dolphins"—provides wisdom and guidance. Through Zia’s experiences, readers explore the challenges and resilience of Native American life amid cultural change.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Scott O'Dell
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