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Meet Kaya Hc (American Girl)

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This is the first book 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, we meet Kaya, who is so proud of her horse. However, when Kaya leaves her little brothers (whom she is supposed to be watching) to race, she lands all of the children in trouble. And now, having earned the nickname of Magpie (a thoughtless bird), she finds that she has a lot to learn. But, seeking to help those around her, Kaya sets out to be a better person.

My daughter loves Kaya, and really enjoyed this book. The story was good (if a little unfocused), and the illustrations excellent. Unlike most other American Girls, Kaya's religion is alive for her and part of her life, which makes me wonder why they didn't do this for the others. Anyway, my daughter and I bother liked this book, and highly recommend it to you.

American Girl Series

Are you looking for a book that takes you on adventures? Well if you are, the American Girl series is a great place to start!

The books are about nine to eleven year old girls. They take you back in time as late as the 1700s. They let you learn about different cultures and about what a girl's life was like back then. If you are dieing for a great book, choose a book from the American Girl series.

Rebecca, 9

Cunniff Elementary School

Watertown, MA

This is the only book from the American Girl Collection that I have read. It is about Kaya, an adventurous Nez Perce girl who finds it hard not to boast about her horse, Steps High. Kaya wants to be the best horsewoman in the villiage. The boasting ends up putting her, her horse, and twin brothers in danger. Kaya (and her friends) are then given a punishment for Kaya's deed. She is then given a terrible nickname and wonders when she will ever live it down.

I really enjoyed learning about Kaya's life and the Nez Perce Indians. This book collection would be a great way to get girls / students interested in American history. Because the Nimiipuu speak the Nez Perce language, you will see Nez Perce words in the book. The pronunciations and meansing (also pictures) of these words are found in the glossary. My favorite part was the "Looking Back, A Peek Into the Past" sectino. This gives the reader actual history of the Nez Perce Indians and where they are today.

The title says it all. This book introduces you to the newest American Girl, Kaya! She's brave, adventurous...and a little conceited. But she's working to make herself a better, and more reliable person. Her heart is with her beautiful horse, Steps High, who continually brings her so much happiness! The book basically tells you about Kaya and her friends and family. There aren't any especially exciting parts, except a few small moments. The author beautfully describes Kaya's world, and the artwork in the book is wonderful. I've almost finished this series, and would recommend it to every girl who loves to read!

From the days of Pleasent Company, when there were only three dolls Kirsten, Samantha and Molly, lovers of the American Girls collection have longed from a Native American Girl. But, alas we were forced to wait, until now.

The Story of Kaya'aton'my' is one of the most amazing to come out of the American Girl Collection to date. The first story is that of a young girl who is very proud, too proud. Her pride and boasting land her in mess after mess. But in the end she learns from her mistakes.

One of Meet Kaya's greatest assest is the research that was put into making an accurate and unique tell. The difference between Kaya's culture and modren american culture is clear from the onset. However, the book does not attemp to lecture the reader about "Brave Indians" instead it takes great care to explain culture differences with dignity and respect. Also, the learning is expectly woven into the fabric of the tale. We learn about everything from disclipine of the youth to courting rituals to the history of when horse were introduced to Kaya's people.

This is an ubber quick read for adults, and and a fun and challenging one for the age group it was intended from. It does not lag or suffer from "forced plot" as some of the other American Girl stories do. The plot flows evenly and as smoothly as with any quality book. Additionaly because the plot is so well done, it would definitely appeal to those who are put off by other American Girl books.

While the book is largely text there are a number of beatiful high quality illustrations. The style of the arent works well with the text and does a great job of ...well... illustration what is going on. Very stylistic and very well done.

All in all this a great book worthy of any library.

Kaya is a Nez Perce Native American girl growing up around Oregon. This book introduces you to her, and tells you about the way her people do things. There are also a few pages in the back of the book that tell you about the Nez Perce and show real photographs of Nez Perce people and their things. The best words to describe Kaya would be brave, adventurous, curious, and loving. Kaya is also a little cocky, but is learning to bite her tongue when she feels herself bragging. Actually, it is bragging that gets her into a mess and earns her a bothersome nickname. There isn't very much action in this book, but that's okay, because I love hearing about the Nez Perce people and their ways. The art in the book is very colorful, and the writing is very descriptive and makes Kaya's world easy to imagine.

I would recommend this book to you if you like American Girl, are learning about the Nez Perce, or want a good series to read about a Native American girl. I would not recommend this book to you if you are looking for a book about magic, or the typical school-story type of book.

This book has a lot of great horse action. We watch Kaya's horse go from not being well-trained, to be being a major rescue horse. The best part of the story was when Steps High swam in the river.

In this introductory book in the series we meet Kaya--a young Nez Perce girl. Set in the Northwestern territory of colonial America in 1764, the story presents a tribe of Native Americans who--despite the erroneous French name--do not wear bones or jewelry in their nose. Kaya's father, a proud and skilled horseman, teaches his daughter to respect and train her part-Appaloosa, Steps High. This tribe prizes their horses, which were introduced to North America by 16th century Spaniards, and Kaya can't wait to show off.

Readers are transported back to the time before Kaya's tribe first saw white men, so we painlessly learn their customs and attitudes toward the Creator and their enemies. Indian youth must learn patience, self control, obedience to elders and to bear the responsibility for the welfare of the entire village; what one selfish child does can negatively affect many.

Kaya adores her horse and is proud of her speed, but impatient to prove her horse's speed in races--and boastful in her words. She has much to learn from the various members of her intergenerational family. As a result of her childish negligence she acquires a derisive nickname, Magpie, when she lets a rude boy lead her into mischief and juvenile behavior. We anticipate her coming of age as the series progresses; we expect improved horsemanship, better judgment, and a successful, private Vision Quest to seek her animal guardian spirit. Following in her older sister's moccasin steps she
will ultimately experience her own courting dance, where she will choose the warrior she wishes for a husband.

As in all books of this gently educational series, MEET KAYA concludes with several pages of historical content: photos and brief paragraphs
which clarify/expand many details in the story. An excellent introduction to Native American Studies.

Meet Kaya" is about a nine-year-old Nez Perce indian girl who takes a trip with her family to Salmon River for the annual salmon harvest. Kaya is supposed to be baby-sitting her little brothers when a pesky boy starts making fun of Kaya's horse, saying that it is skittish and probably can't run. Kaya is furious and agrees to race her horse against his, leaving her blind friend, Speaking Rain, to take care of the little boys. Of course, the little boys run away and Speaking Rain runs into danger while looking for them. Can Kaya find the boys and save Speaking Rain from a watery grave?

I didn't like this book as much as the other books in the American Girls Collection series because it felt too short and Kaya was hard to identify with. Some of her motives are unclear and she seems a little too prickly and mad in most of the scenes. Parts of the story are VERY unrealistic, particularly the climax. However, the plot never felt forced or random, which I liked. And a council made of of tribal elders and historians worked on the whole Kaya series to authenticate the books, which I found really fascinating. Overall a great addition to the American Girls Collection!

Although the post office, with its usual efficiency, managed to interfere with the delivery of this product the seller was prompt, courteous, and diligent with follow up and tracking. When it was apparent the package had been mishandled an immediate refund was provided.I would certainly use them again.