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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text together illustrate the traditions, customs, and everyday activities of the Nez Perce people. As the narrative progresses, it shows how the arrival of white settlers altered their way of living, all observed through the childhood eyes of Broken Feather, the young heroine. The book offers a poetic glimpse into Nez Perce culture and the historical impact of colonization, suitable for young readers interested in indigenous history and children’s poetry.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Verla Kay
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