When the Mesquakie, or Fox, Indians receive money from the government in 1955 to settle a treaty, Charlie Young Bear hopes that there will be enough for him to get a new bicycle, and prays to the Great Spirit for help.
Provides factual details about Anasazi life in 1130 A.D. through the story of three young people and their families who are forced to leave their home because of drought and travel the road to Center Place in what is now northwestern New Mexico.