Kaya's Escape!: A Survival Story
by Janet Shaw
by Janet Shaw
Kaya was out picking berries. Afterwards, she went to her horse, Steps High, for comfort because she was once again called "Magpie." All of a sudden the dogs started growling and barking. There were enemies in the camp! The raiders captured Kaya, Speaking Rain, and Steps High. Would they be saved?
Kaya and Speaking Rain were slaves to the raiders. Kaya was put to work and Speaking Rain cared for the babies. There was also a young boy, Two Hawks, who was also a slave. Speaking Rain told Kaya she must escape in order to bring her tribe to help. Kaya asked Two Hawks to help her!
Kaya and Two Hawks escaped from the village late one night. They were followed, but able to stay hidden so as not to be caught again. Butting heads, when Kaya spots a dead animal, a sign of a cougar, she has to choose whether to look after herself and go a different way, or to think of others first, and find Two Hawks. Although upset with Two Hawks, she remembers her "Magpie" nickname, and goes to warn him.
Kaya and Two Hawks found the Buffalo Trail! They were almost home. On their hike up the trail, Two Hawks fell and broke his ankle; he won't be able to continue on. Kaya had to go in the morning on her own to find the rest of the way home. When morning came, snow was everywhere and Kaya couldn't find the trail. A wolf, possibly a wyakin, led her down the path, right to Toe-ta!
Added Bonuses!
Looking into the Past focuses on Learning in 1764, and the changes from traditionally learning from family to learning in schools of today.
Glossary contains a selection of Nez Perce words with their pronunciations and meanings.
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