About the book
Kaya knows in her heart that her beautiful Appaloosa mare, Steps High, is the fastest horse in the herd. But when boasting leads to a daring bareback race, Kaya pushes Steps High too hard. She puts herself and the horse in danger and earns a terrible nickname for being untrustworthy. Kaya vows to be a girl her horse and her people can trust. When enemy raiders storm Kaya's village, she tries to save Steps High but gets taken captive herself, along with her sister. All Kaya can think of is escape, but how?
Editions of Kaya: The Journey Begins
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781683371342
Read an Excerpt
Kaya knows in her heart that her beautiful Appaloosa mare, Steps High, is the fastest horse in the herd. But when boasting leads to a daring bareback race, Kaya pushes Steps High too hard. She puts herself and the horse in danger and earns a terrible nickname for being untrustworthy. Kaya vows to be a girl her horse and her people can trust. When enemy raiders storm Kaya's village, she tries to save Steps High but gets taken captive herself, along with her sister. All Kaya can think of is escape, but how?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaya: The Journey Begins about?
Kaya knows in her heart that her beautiful Appaloosa mare, Steps High, is the fastest horse in the herd. But when boasting leads to a daring bareback race, Kaya pushes Steps High too hard. She puts herself and the horse in danger and earns a terrible nickname for being untrustworthy. Kaya vows to be a girl her horse and her people can trust. When enemy raiders storm Kaya's village, she tries to save Steps High but gets taken captive herself, along with her sister. All Kaya can think of is escape, but how?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Kaya: The Journey Begins?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of Kaya: The Journey Begins?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781683371342
Is Kaya: The Journey Begins part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series American Girl® Historical Characters
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Kaya: The Journey Begins?
Janet Shaw
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Kaya: The Journey Begins is available as paperback(ISBN 9781683371342)
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