Name: Kaya: The Journey Begins (American Girl® Historical Characters)
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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?

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Kaya’s beloved horse, Steps High, has been captured by enemies. To save her horse Kaya will have to face a fear greater than any she’s ever known. Escaping is dangerous . . . but Addy Walker’s family, enslaved on a plantation during the Civil War, has to try. A storm and flash flood hit the ranch hard, and many animals are lost. Can Josefina and her sisters save the family business? Josefina finds her courage–and discovers the truth about love. Melody can’t wait to sing her first solo at church. When she experiences discrimination, she decides to speak out about civil rights. Can she find her voice to speak up for those who can’t? Japan attacks Pearl Harbor—and America is at war! Nanea must cope with missing friends and family member. With the spirit of aloha, Nanea helps others in ways she never imagined. When Julie tries to sign up for the basketball team, the coach says the team is for boys only. Talk about unfair! Julie’s determined to find a way to change the coach’s mind.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Girl Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2019
Edition ‏ : ‎ Abridged
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683371348
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683371342
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 12 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.24 x 0.2 x 7.65 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ American Girl Historical Characters
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – Kindergarten
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