Kenneth Thomasma

Although mute since the death of his parents in a fire, a young Nez Perc ̌Indian boy has a happy and adventurous life with his adopted family until the growing conflict between the white man and the Indians erupts into war in the summer of 1877 and changes his life forever.

Shy and lacking in self-confidence, eight-year-old Pathki Nana faces a difficult task when, according to Kootenai tribal custom, she must go alone into the mountains to seek a personal guardian spirit.

Takini is a special boy, adopted by Chief Sitting Bull, and gifted with special powers. He discovers a plan for the 'bluecoats'- United States Government soldiers - to attack Indian villages. Will he live to warn his tribe?

Following the forced removal of his people from Minnesota to Crow Creek, South Dakota, a Winnebago Indian boy embarks on a dangerous journey to return his dying grandfather to his Minnesota homeland.