Janet Beeler Shaw

In the fall of 1764, after Kaya and her sister are kidnapped from their Nez Perc ̌village by enemy horse raiders, she tries to find a way to escape back home. Includes historical notes on education and learning among the Nez Perc ̌Indians.

After immigrating from Sweden to join relatives in an American prairie community, Kirsten endures the ordeal of a strange school through a secret friendship with an Indian girl.

In 1764, Kaya greatly admires a courageous and kind young woman in her Nez Perce village and wants to be worthy of her respect. Includes historical notes on the winter activities of the Nez Perce Indians, including ceremonies and crafts.

Ten-year-old Kirsten is proud and excited when she finds a bee tree full of honey, one of the natural treasures of her Minnesota frontier world, but she exposes herself to great danger by trying to harvest the honey by herself.

"Kaya is a Nez Percé girl who takes pride in helping out and supporting the tribe -- and also in her beloved horse, Steps High. But when she chooses racing her horse over family responsibilities, Kaya has to prove herself to earn her tribe's respect." -- Provided by publisher.