Author:

Shaw, Janet Beeler 1937-  Search this

Tibbles, Jean-Paul  Search this

Physical description:

132 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm

Type:

Juvenile fiction

Place:

Northwest, Pacific

Date:

2005

C2005

18th century

Notes:

"American Girl."

"American girl mysteries."

Ages 9 and up.

NMAI copy 39088018377085 from the library of H. Paul and Jane R. Friesema.

Contents:

A stranger with injured hands -- Many questions and a warning -- Runs in circles -- The tattered doll -- Danger for a dog -- Little questions and big questions -- Night of the spirit dances -- A visit from a wolf -- Hawk woman's story -- Gift from the stick people -- Hawk rising

Summary:

In 1765, the arrival of an injured stranger from another tribe, traveling alone and apparently unable to speak, arouses suspicion in Kaya's Nez Percé village. Includes glossary and historical notes on the Nez Percé Indians.

Topic:

History  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_897496