Thunder Rolling in the Mountains

Written by Scott O'Dell

A young Nez Perce girl recounts her tribe's struggles and battles with the US Army in the late 19th century.

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144 pages· 23,539 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In 1877, Sound of Running Feet, a determined Nez Perce girl, witnesses the encroachment of white settlers on her homeland. As her people face betrayal and violence, she vows to resist the U.S. Army's relentless push to confine them to a reservation. Amidst the struggle for survival, she grapples with the harsh reality: is fighting worth the inevitable loss? As the conflict intensifies, the question looms—when will the bloodshed end? This gripping tale of courage and resilience explores the heart-wrenching choices faced by those fighting for their land and freedom.

From the publisher

Through the eyes of a brave and in-dependent young woman, Scott O’Dell tells of the tragic defeat of the Nez Perce, a classic tale of cruelty, betrayal, and heroism.This powerful account of the tragic defeat of the Nez Perce Indians in 1877 by the United States Army is narrated by Chief Joseph’s strong and brave daughter.When Sound of Running Feet first sees white settlers on Nez Perce land, she vows to fight them. She’ll fight all the people trying to steal her people’s land and to force them onto a reservation, includ-ing the soldiers with their guns.But if to fight means only to die, never win, is the fight worth it? When will the killing stop?Like the author’s Newbery Medal-winning classic Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O’Dell’s Thunder Rolling in the Mountains is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage.

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