Kaya is an adventurous Nez Perce girl growing up before America became a country. When her courage is tested, Kaya draws strength from the traditions and legends her elders share. Kaya listens closely, because she dreams of one day becoming a leader for her people just like Swan Circling, the bold warrior woman who is her hero. Step into Kaya's world of daring adventure and deeply held traditions as you enjoy this six-book collection: Meet Kaya, Kaya's Escape!, Kaya's Hero, Kaya and Lone Dog, Kaya Shows the Way, and Changes for Kaya. To learn more about Kaya and other American Girl characters, visit americangirl.com.
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"Iris read it with me which makes me love it. I read two paragraphs, she read two paragraphs ... unless my paragraphs were really short and hers were long, then she re-negotiated. "
— Caroline (5 out of 5 stars)
" What a wonderful way to go back in time! "
— Maureen, 3/30/2011" It was hard because you had to keep flipping back to the back to translate the words! "
— Ruth, 12/19/2010" A childhood favorite. I grew up with Kaya, as well as the other American Girls. I have no shame in saying that she, and others, were among my best of friends. "
— Kim, 6/2/2010" I actually read this book during the summer of 5th grade. Its a simple book and if your trying to read a quick good book. "
— Jade, 9/25/2009" I was bored so I read this book! It wasn't bad, it just wasn't up to my level. I guess it was just...too easy! "
— Amber, 6/30/2009" LOVED the adventure packed in this <br/>book! Not my favorite but this was good! "
— Rachel, 2/10/2009" A childhood favorite; very interesting, but now it's not quite as good as when I was little. "
— Steph, 1/8/2009" No matter who you are, you can do anything. "
— Ashlyn, 11/11/2008" When I was nine, this (along with the other books about her) was my favorite thing to read. "
— Dani, 10/4/2008Janet Beeler Shaw is the author of the Kaya and Kirsten books in the American Girls Collection. She has published two books of poetry‚ a collection of short fiction‚ and an adult novel‚ Taking Leave. Her short stories have also been published in magazines‚ including the Atlantic Monthly‚ Redbook‚ and McCall’s. She lives in Asheville‚ North Carolina.
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.