The stranger lurking on the Witting family's prairie farm turns out to be their long-lost grandfather, whose presence plus prodding from Caleb forces Jacob to deal with his past.
Discusses the history and culture of the Cheyenne people, speaking to children and elders on location and discussing such topics as the U.S. government, the role of women in Cheyenne society, connections between spirituality and nature, and myths and stereotypes.
Examines animals that are unique to the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions of the United States, including bear, buffalo, prairie dogs, jackrabbits, and others.
Describes the culture of the Teton Native Americans in the eighteenth century, the challenges they have faced in the centuries since the first Europeans arrived, contemporary issues that affect them, and Teton life in the twenty-first century.
The stranger lurking on the Witting family's prairie farm turns out to be their long-lost grandfather, whose presence plus prodding from Sarah forces Jacob to deal with his past.
