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Kaya: Smoke on the Wind
Ages 8–10 · 2014
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2002 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Meet Kaya
By Janet Shaw, Bill Farnsworth (Illustrator)
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
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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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