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• Amazon Sales Rank: #122658 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781584859901
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Booklist
Gr. 4-6. In this entry in the Kaya Mystery series, the tribe is preparing for the winter Nez Perce Spirit Dances when an injured stranger arrives. The young woman's hands are badly burned, she sleepwalks, and she seems unable to speak. Despite misgivings, the tribe takes the woman in, and Kaya tries to befriend Hawk Woman, as she calls the stranger, even though the woman takes Kaya's dog, Tatlo, for her own. It's only after Kaya rescues Hawk Woman from a snowstorm that she finally learns the stranger's story. Shaw's narrative emphasizes tribal values (caring for the less fortunate, honoring the deceased) and the everyday life of the Nez Perce prior to European contact. There's not much drama beyond uncovering Hawk Woman's story, and the ending seems somewhat contrived, but readers who have enjoyed Kaya's previous mysteries will want to read this all the same. Kay Weisman
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Customer Reviews

Great mystery for Kaya fans.
Kaya and her band of Nez Perce Indians have settled into their winter home in the Salmon River Country, and are preparing for the upcoming winter Spirit Dances. One day, two of Kaya's cousins find an injured young woman lost in the wilderness. They bring her back to the village. Kaya names the stranger Hawk Woman, and is determined to reach her. But Hawk Woman refuses to communicate and seems lost in her own world, and Kaya's beloved dog, Tatlo, seems to have abandoned Kaya for this strange woman. Kaya is worried that Hawk Woman may want to harm them, and so she decides to try and find out where the woman has come from, and why she was all alone.

This is good historical mystery that fans of the American Girls Collection, in particular those that are special fans of Kaya, are sure to enjoy. It's a longer, more detailed story than the other American Girls Collection books, so readers who are beginning to outgrow the regular books will appreciate the added length. It can also be enjoyed by girls who haven't read other American Girls books but who love historical mysteries. I really enjoyed this book, and I look forward to reading the other books in the new American Girls mystery series.

Wonderful Story teaches value of nonjudgment
Kaya tries to befriend an injured stranger who is brought to their village. The women either can't or choses not to speak. When the woman does not respond the way Kaya expects she has difficulty trusting the woman. Much of the plot is discussed already so I will just add my thoughts. This book teaches the importances of not passing judgment based on how things and people may appear on the surface. Yes there is a sad part when a dog is killed by a cougar, but I feel death is something most kids of an age to be reading this can handle the way it is portrayed. My daughter is only 5 and very emotional so I told her prior to reading the book that I had heard that a dog dies in the book and did she think it would be too sad to read, she asked if it was Tatlo and I told her I didn't think so. (It's not.) She chose to read it anyway and I think having the information to expect the sad part made it better in her case. The conversations we have had based on this book have been wonderful. I do recommend that parents consider reading this book with their child as it has many good points to discuss. In my case I read it to my daughter but with an older child you could have them read it to you. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the Kaya books probably as much as my daughter did.

Very good!
I really enjoyed reading this book.I would say it`s good for girls atleast over the age of 10 to read.A strange woman comes to Kaya`s village.She is troubled by dreams and cannot speak to any one in their village.Kaya wants to help the poor woman and at first the woman will not accept it.In the end Kaya finds out the real truth and is able to help this troubled stranger.