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.

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.

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.

"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.