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Gift Horse: A Lakota Story
Contributor(s): Nelson, S. D. (Author)
ISBN: 0810941279     ISBN-13: 9780810941274
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
OUR PRICE:   $17.99  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 1999
* Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: A beautiful and stirring coming-of-age story about a Lakota boy and his horse.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Native American
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General
Dewey: 978.004
LCCN: 98051666
Lexile Measure: 790
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 9.3" W x 10.6" (0.93 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - Native American
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 127597
Reading Level: 4.5   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
A Lakota boy comes of age and finds his courage in this picture book from award-winning author and illustrator S. D. Nelson

When Flying Cloud's father gives him a Gift Horse, marking the beginning of his journey to manhood, Flying Cloud names the horse Storm. The two become inseparable: they spend their days riding across the prairie, hunting deer, and roughhousing with the other boys and their horses. But as Flying Cloud becomes a man, his life takes a serious turn: He must now learn the ways of his people and what it means to be a Lakota warrior. So when enemies of the Lakota steal many of the tribe's horses--including Storm--Flying Cloud must join the rescue party. Will he prove he has the courage to become a true Warrior?

The bold, full-color illustrations bring to life this exciting coming-of-age tale from award-winning creator and member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe S. D. Nelson and provide a unique look into the lives of the Lakota during the nineteenth century. Backmatter includes a brief summary of the Lakota history.


Contributor Bio(s): Nelson, S. D.: - S. D. Nelson is a member of the Lakota tribe, also known as the Standing Rock Sioux, in the Dakotas. His books include Black Elk's Vision: A Lakota Story; Buffalo Bird Girl: A Hidatsa Story; and Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. www.sdnelson.net.