In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Perce Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Simultaneous.[...]
In the winter of 1764, after Kaya and her sister are kidnapped from their Nez Perce village by enemy horse raiders, she tries to find a way to escape back home. Simultaneous.[...]
In 1764, Kaya greatly admires Swan Circling, a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Perce village, and wants to be worthy of her respect. Simultaneous.[...]
Still grieving over the death of her hero, and missing her stolen horse and kidnapped younger sister, Kaya tries to earn the trust of a lone and starving dog who is about to have puppies. Simultaneous.[...]
Kaya can't wait for summer at Celilo Falls, where thousands of families gather to fish, feast, and dance. She's hoping someone there will have word of her lost sister Speaking Rain. Meanwhile, her oldest sister Brown Deer will soon be married to Cut Cheek, and Kaya is worried, is she about to lose h[...]
Speaking Rain has returned As Kaya joins a hunting party traveling into the mountains, she's hopeful that she'll find her beloved horse Steps High, too. But if Speaking Rain is troubled, she smells the smoke of mountains fires. As Kaya searches for Steps High, she must face a fear greater than any [...]