Gift Horse: A Lakota Story cover

Gift Horse: A Lakota Story

Author: Nelson, S.D.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1872
Points per Word 0.000267
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

In this Lakota story, a father gives his son Flying Cloud a horse named Storm to mark the beginning of his journey from boyhood into becoming a Lakota warrior. Flying Cloud and Storm spend their days hunting and roughhousing together, strengthening their bond. When an enemy raiding party steals his beloved horse, Flying Cloud must face the ultimate rite of passage to prove himself as a warrior.

Quick Summary

Kids will love stepping into the world of the Lakota people and witnessing a timeless rite of passage where a boy receives his first horse, with stunning illustrations that bring the prairie to vivid life. If your child enjoys touching stories about animals and growing up, they'll be completely drawn into this heartfelt tale of a boy and his horse. This book is ideal for kids in grades 1-3, around ages 6-8, who are ready for a short chapter book with meaningful cultural history woven throughout.