#4 American Girl: Kaya

Kaya and Lone Dog: A Friendship Story

Janet Beeler Shaw
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When Kaya befriends a lone dog that has wandered near her camp, others in the village warn her to be careful. Dogs don't usually live by themselves, and some people think the lone dog is not to be trusted. But Kaya brings the dog food and can feel her gratefulness. After Lone Dog gives birth to pups, she lets Kaya be a part of her new family. When Kaya looks into Lone Dog's eyes, it's as if the dog is speaking to her. Kaya's grandmother tells her that if an animal speaks to her, she needs to listen. But as the pups grow older, Lone Dog has something else to say -- something that Kaya doesn't want to hear.
Genres: Historical FictionChildrensHistoricalFictionMiddle GradeAnimalsNative AmericanChapter BooksAudiobookJuvenile
104 Pages

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