Books like Indio by Sherry Garland
In Indio, Sherry Garland presents the story of thirteen‑year‑old Ipa, a Pueblo Indian living along the Texas border during the early Spanish conquest. The novel portrays Ipa’s struggle to survive the tumultuous era of discovery and exploration, capturing the cultural clash and challenges faced by indigenous peoples as new forces reshape their world.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sherry Garland
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