Book 1

Meet Kaya

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 September 2002
In 1764, when Kaya and her family reunite with other Nez Percé Indians to fish for the red salmon, she learns that bragging, even about her swift horse, can lead to trouble. Includes historical notes on the Nez Percé Indians.

Book 2

Kaya's Escape!

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 September 2002
In the fall of 1764, after Kaya and her sister are kidnapped from their Nez Percé village by enemy horse raiders, she tries to find a way to escape back home. Includes historical notes on education and learning among the Nez Percé Indians.

Book 4

Kaya and Lone Dog

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 September 2002
Still grieving over the death of her hero, and missing her stolen horse and kidnapped younger sister, Kaya tries to earn the trust of a lone and starving dog who is about to have puppies. Includes historical notes on Nez Percé children.

Book 5

Kaya Shows the Way

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 September 2002
When Kaya and her family join with other Nez Percé and Salish Indians to fish for the red salmon, she and her older sister hope to be reunited with their younger sister, who had been kidnapped some time before. Includes historical notes on the summer activities of the Nez Percé Indians.

Book 6

Changes for Kaya

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 September 2002
While looking for Steps High, the horse that had been stolen from her, Kaya faces danger from a sudden mountain fire. Includes historical notes on the Nez Percé Indians.


Happy Birthday, Kirsten

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 December 1987
On a Minnesota farm in the mid 1800's, the hard working members of the Larson family find time to celebrate Kirsten's tenth birthday.

Kirsten's Surprise

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 September 1986
Kirsten and her family celebrate their first Christmas in their new home on Uncle Olav's farm in mid-nineteenth-century Minnesota.

Meet Kirsten

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 September 1986



Changes for Kirsten

by Janet Beeler Shaw

Published 1 September 1988