Kaya: The Journey Begins
American Girl: Historical Character (TM): Kaya, Book 1
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Kaya’s adventure begins in the first book in her series.
Kaya knows in her heart that her beautiful Appaloosa mare, Steps High, is the fastest horse in the herd. But when boasting leads to a daring bareback race, Kaya pushes Steps High too hard. She puts herself and the horse in danger and earns a terrible nickname for being untrustworthy. Kaya vows to be a girl her horse and her people can trust. When enemy raiders storm Kaya’s village, she tries to save Steps High but gets taken captive herself, along with her sister. All Kaya can think of is escape, but how?
This audiobook includes a historical “Looking Back” section.
This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing a glossary of Nez Perce words heard throughout the story.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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J. W. Schultz (1859-1947) was an author, explorer, and historian who lived among the Blackfeet as a fur trader. In his famous book Rising Wolf, Schultz tells the story of Hugh Monroe who came to the Blackfoot country when he was 16 and was adopted into the Blackfeet tribe. He accompanied war parties, took part in buffalo hunts, and helped to make peace between the Crows and Blackfeet.
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An excellent story 
- By Alexander on 04-26-24
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The Light in the Forest
- By: Conrad Richter
- Narrated by: Joel Fabiani
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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"Johnny Butler was just four years old when his Lenni Lenape "father," Cuyloga, spoke the words that siphoned out his white blood and put Indian blood in its place. Now the Yengwes, the white soldiers, were taking him back to his "true" home. Inside of him hate and anger spread like poisons. The Light in the Forest, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Conrad Richter, will touch a new generation with its lasting truths.
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Short, but it packs a punch!
- By Sher from Provo on 06-10-18
By: Conrad Richter
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Peacemaker
- By: Joseph Bruchac
- Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Twelve-year-old Okwaho’s life has suddenly changed. While out hunting with his best friend, his friend is kidnapped by marauders from a neighboring tribe. Okwaho barely escapes back to his village where everyone lives in fear of raids and killings: The five tribes of the Iroquois have been at war with each other for far too long, and no one can even remember what it was like to live in peace. Okwaho seeks only revenge, which will just perpetuate the violence. But before he can retaliate, a visitor with a message of peace comes to him in the woods.
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Wonderful Story!
- By 1HAPPYMAMA on 08-18-23
By: Joseph Bruchac
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My Life as an Indian
- By: James Willard Schultz
- Narrated by: Brian V. Hunt
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Beautiful, tender, haunting, and full of excitement, this is the memoir of famed author, explorer, Glacier Park guide, trader, and historian of the Blackfoot Indians, James Willard Schultz. With the Blackfoot woman, whom he deeply loved, from 1880 to 1903, Schultz lived the life of a Blackfoot Indian with Nat-ah-ki and her people. During this time, he began writing for magazines, at times running a trading post, and working as a guide in the West.
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Compassionate Story
- By Ann Holmes on 09-13-18
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Thieving Forest
- By: Martha Conway
- Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
- Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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On a humid day in June 1806, on the edge of Ohio's Great Black Swamp, 17-year-old Susanna Quiner watches from behind a maple tree as a band of Potawatomi Indians kidnaps her four older sisters from their cabin. With both her parents dead and all the other settlers out in their fields, Susanna makes the rash decision to pursue them herself. What follows is a young woman's quest to find her sisters and the parallel story of her sisters' new lives.
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Skip the audiobook, read the real thing.
- By Kelly on 11-26-15
By: Martha Conway
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The Captain's Dog
- My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe
- By: Roland Smith
- Narrated by: Joe Hempel
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Born the runt of his litter and gambled away to a rusty old riverman, the Newfoundland pup Seaman doesn't imagine his life will be marked by any kind of glory - beyond chasing down rats. But when he meets Captain Meriwether Lewis, Seaman finds himself on a path that will make history. Lewis is just setting off on his landmark search for the Northwest Passage, and he takes Seaman along. Sharing the curiosity and strength of spirit of his new master, Seaman proves himself a valuable companion at every turn.
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great book
- By Daniel on 07-17-19
By: Roland Smith
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Far as the Eye Can See
- By: Robert Bausch
- Narrated by: Joel Richards
- Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Bobby Hale is a Union veteran several times over. After the war, he sets his sights on California, but only makes it to Montana. As he stumbles around the West, from the Wyoming Territory to the Black Hills of the Dakotas, he finds meaning in the people he meets - settlers and native people - and the violent history he both participates in and witnesses.
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Engaging story
- By JLH on 03-03-24
By: Robert Bausch
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The Journey of Crazy Horse
- A Lakota History
- By: Joseph M. Marshall III
- Narrated by: Joseph M. Marshall III
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
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Most of the world remembers Crazy Horse as a peerless warrior who brought the U.S. Army to its knees at the Battle of Little Bighorn. But to his fellow Lakota Indians, he was a dutiful son and humble fighting man who, with valor, spirit, respect, and unparalleled leadership, fought for his people's land, livelihood, and honor. In this fascinating biography, Joseph Marshall, himself a Lakota Indian, creates a vibrant portrait of the man, his times, and his legacy.
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Whitewashed story with rose colored glasses.
- By Faster4ward on 10-06-18
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To a God Unknown
- By: John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott - introduction
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
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Set in familiar Steinbeck territory, To a God Unknown is a mystical tale, exploring one man's attempt to control the forces of nature and, ultimately, to understand the ways of God.
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My Favorite Steinbeck; Terrible and Beautiful
- By Michael on 04-28-13
By: John Steinbeck, and others
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The Orenda
- A Novel
- By: Joseph Boyden
- Narrated by: Ali Ahn, Graham Rowat, Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 17 hrs and 37 mins
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Christophe has been in the New World only a year when his native guides abandon him to flee their Iroquois pursuers. A Huron warrior and elder named Bird soon takes him prisoner, along with a young Iroquois girl, Snow Falls, whose family he has just killed, and holds them captive in his massive village. Champlain's Iron People have only recently begun trading with the Huron, who mistrust them as well as this Crow who has now trespassed onto their land; and her people, of course, have become the Huron's greatest enemy.
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Thoughtful and interesting, if not always gripping
- By David on 06-15-14
By: Joseph Boyden
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- Toby Miller
- 05-07-24
Humanizing Disability
As a disabled fan of American Girl, the depiction of Speaking Rain, Kaya'aton'my's sister, is something I deeply appreciate. She's accommodated in order to be a contributing member of society, and is valued for what she can do. She isn't pushed to do things she isn't capable of by the adults, but they help her to learn skills that help her contribute. As for who she is, she's compassionate and loyal, always sticking by her sister even if Kaya's mistakes negatively affect her.
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- Marley Lindner
- 07-09-24
Good Story; Narration is Flat and Emotionless
The story itself is quite good; I had some minor issues with the changes created from retelling the original American Girl 6-book format into the 2-book format here, but overall it retained its original charm much better than I'd expected. The narration, however, is terrible.
Garcia speaks clearly and enunciates well, and some of the character voices she does are actually very good, but the narration itself sounded flat and emotionless. It reminded me of a bored adult reading a book to very young children and trying to force some excitement into their voice. My roommate literally asked me at one point if I was listening to an AI audiobook reading, and he wasn't joking. (He didn't even seem convinced when I told him it was a real VA.)
I thought about returning it, but I really wanted this title in audiobook form, and like I said the story itself is good, so I just decided to ignore it as much as I could. (I have the same complaints about the second book in the series, which is also read by Garcia.)
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