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Kaya Rides to the Rescue (American Girl)

Illustrated by Emma Gillette
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American Girl® Kaya™ and her horse go on an adventure in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in pre-colonial America—and includes a bonus pull-out poster!

Kaya is a Nez Perce girl who takes pride in helping out and supporting the tribe—and also in her beloved horse, Steps High. But when she chooses racing her horse over family responsibilities, Kaya has to prove herself to earn her tribe’s respect. Kaya’s story of adventure in the wilderness is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a Native American girl in 1764 in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8, this storybook includes a pull-out poster! This exciting Step into Reading is based on an American Girl story by Janet Shaw.
 
Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.
 
Introduced in 1986, American Girl’s flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.
 
Look out for these other great books:
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  Freedom for Addy (American Girl) 9780593381915
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Emma Carlson Berne is the author of many books for children and young adults. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, three boys, one grumpy cat, and one friendly cat. She enjoys hiking, reading, and horseback riding.

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American Girl® Kaya™ and her horse go on an adventure in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader that takes place in pre-colonial America—and includes a bonus pull-out poster!

Kaya is a Nez Perce girl who takes pride in helping out and supporting the tribe—and also in her beloved horse, Steps High. But when she chooses racing her horse over family responsibilities, Kaya has to prove herself to earn her tribe’s respect. Kaya’s story of adventure in the wilderness is sure to engage today's readers as they learn what it was like to be a Native American girl in 1764 in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Great for American Girl fans ages 5 to 8, this storybook includes a pull-out poster! This exciting Step into Reading is based on an American Girl story by Janet Shaw.
 
Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.
 
Introduced in 1986, American Girl’s flagship line of historical characters features 18-inch dolls, books, and accessories that give girls a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.
 
Look out for these other great books:
  Samantha Helps a Friend (American Girl) 9780593381878
  Freedom for Addy (American Girl) 9780593381915
  Molly’s Christmas Surprise (American Girl) 9780593381960

Author

Emma Carlson Berne is the author of many books for children and young adults. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, three boys, one grumpy cat, and one friendly cat. She enjoys hiking, reading, and horseback riding.

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