Shaw, Janet Beeler

Kaya is determined to find her lost sister, Speaking Rain, and hopes that when thousands of Indian families come together during the summertime, someone may have information about Speaking Rain's whereabouts.

Still grieving over the death of her friend, 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. Includes historical notes on Nez Perc? children.

Kaya is overjoyed that her sister, Speaking Rain, has returned; however, she is still saddened that she will never see her beloved horse, Steps High.

In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Perc? Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Perc? Indians.

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.

In the winter 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.

Kirsten and her family celebrate their first Christmas in their new home on Uncle Olav's farm in mid-nineteenth-century Minnesota.

On a Minnesota farm in the mid 1800's, the hard working members of the Larson family find time to celebrate Kirsten's tenth birthday.

A tough Minnesota winter brings many changes to Kirsten's frontier life, including the new responsibility of helping her brother Lars set his traps and a move into a new house for her family.