This episodic story, set in 1764, explores the tragedies and triumphs that befall Kaya, a Nez Perce girl. Kaya’s hero is a brave and strong woman named Swan Circling. When Swan Circling dies suddenly while performing a selfless act, her people give away her belongings to guide her spirit to rest. Before this, Swan Circling had requested that if she died, Kaya was to be granted her Native American name — the greatest gift one could receive. Kaya realizes that this sacred gift is a sign of honor and trust and that she must earn the right to use it.
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Kaya’s Hero: A Story of Giving
By: Janet Shaw
Publisher: Pleasant Company, 2002
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