Kaya Shows the Way: A Sister Story (American Girl) [Hardcover]

Janet Shaw (Author), Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator), Susan McAliley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: American Girl

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. For more than 15 years, The American Girls Collection has captivated readers with its tales of heart, hope and history. Millions of girls have fallen in love with the series' strong, appealin

--This text refers to the School & Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 73 pages
• Publisher: American Girl Publishing Inc (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584854324
• ISBN-13: 978-1584854326
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,449,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reuniting With Family, October 23, 2004

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Prism Light "Prism" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaya Shows The Way (American Girl) (Paperback)

I didn't want to give away the story in previous reviews, but I now feel safe to say that this is the book in which Kaya reunites with her blind sister, Speaking Rain. In Book 2, Kaya had to leave her sister behind to escape from an enemy camp, and worried the whole time after that she would never see her sister again. But in this book, Kaya is reunited with her sister, who has something to say that will alter the happiness Kaya is feeling. As usual, the art in the book is beautiful, and the history pages in the book were quite interesting. Sadly, the waterfalls where Kaya's people fished for salmon in this book were ruined by the building of dams, otherwise I might want to see real pictures of what were described as amazing waterfalls. Kaya and her peoples' story is an interesting one, because there wasn't much civilization back then, and the land was more open and wild.

I think every girl learning about the Nez Perce, American history, Native Americans, or any girl who loves to read should read the Kaya books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting Read, October 16, 2004

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Charissa Arms - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaya Shows The Way (American Girl) (Paperback)

This is a book about a Nez Perce Indian girl named Kaya. Yet, this story is not only about Kaya but also about her adventures and her families life as well. This book is very interesting which makes for a quick read as well. The book offers many interesting facts and information on the way of life for girls like Kaya, the Nez Perce, and the time era this story takes place. So, this is very informational. I would encourage everyone to read this book if they are looking to be entertained as well as informed.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, December 17, 2002

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaya Shows the Way: A Sister Story (American Girl) (Hardcover)

This is another in the American Girls series about Kaya'aton'my', a nine-year-old Native-American girl growing up among the Nez Perce people in 1764. In this book, Kaya and her family journey to the Celilo Falls for the yearly salmon fishing. But, Kaya has more on her mind than usual; her friend Two Hawks has promised to bring her word of her lost sister Speaking Rain, and her sister Brown Deer is preparing for her own marriage. Soon, Kaya finds herself learning that losing isn't always completely losing, and finding is always completely possessing.

This is another excellent American Girl story. My eleven-year-old daughter is a great fan of Kaya, and I must admit that I like the stories as well. While the lessons that Kaya learns are not as hard as those learned by Kit, for example, they are quite profound. My daughter and I bother really liked this story, and we recommend it to you and the American girl in your life!