Meet Kaya
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Meet Kaya

Written by Janet Shaw · Illustrated by Bill Farnsworth

Book #1 in the American Girl: Kaya series

A race leads to unexpected consequences and a lasting nickname.

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70 pages· 11,389 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 720L
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Kaya dreams of racing her mare, Steps High, despite her father's warnings. When a boy's taunt pushes her to race, she loses sight of her brothers, leading to a mistake that earns her an unforgettable nickname. Set in 1764 among the Nez Perce, Kaya learns that pride can bring unforeseen challenges. Will she find a way to redeem herself and protect her family?

From the publisher

Kaya dreams of racing her beautiful mare Steps High. Her father warns her that the horse isn’t ready, but when a pesky boy insults Steps High, Kaya accepts his challenge to race. As they ride, Kaya loses sight of her little brothers. Her carelessness earns her a nickname that her friends won’t let her forget.

At a glance
Format
Pages
70
Words
11,389
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
62893
Publication
Published
September 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 2002
Publisher
American Girl
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781584854234
LCCN
2001036810
OCLC
222323960

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