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The Summer of the Bone Horses: A Chapter Book

by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve Publisher: AMULET BOOKS

Critically Recognized

A summer with family on the Rosebud Reservation

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Hardcover New English

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    Kirkus starred review

    Starred review praising the book as a tender family story.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A summer with family on the Rosebud Reservation

Eddie’s first stay away from his parents gives this chapter book a child’s-eye view of time with grandparents on the Rosebud Reservation. Horse riding, fishing, garden chores, and play with toy bone horses shape the summer’s everyday life. When Grandpa is injured and needs medical attention, Eddie takes on a helpful role, connecting the family setting to a moment of responsibility. The story centers on a present-day Lakota child, extended family, and experiences that mark a step toward growing up.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in family stories and time with grandparents.
  • Children drawn to stories about horses, fishing, gardening, and new experiences.
  • Readers seeking a chapter book featuring a present-day Lakota child and the Rosebud Reservation.

Themes

Family bondsGrowing upCommunity and caregivingLakota family life

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Book overview

A Lakota child spends a summer with grandparents at their home on the Rosebud Reservation in this young chapter book, illustrated in full-color.

Multiple starred reviews! "A captivating tale about the healing power of community and familial bonds. Infused with tenderness, this family story is simply lovely."(Kirkus starred review)

This charming chapter book follows a present-day Lakota child connecting with extended family, embracing new experiences, and growing up along the way.

When Eddie's parents drive from the Black Hills to the Dakota plains to drop him off with Grandpa and Grandma High Elk, Eddie aches all over at the thought of being away from Mom and Dad for the first time.

But quickly, Eddie's stay on the Rosebud Reservation becomes a summer that he'll never forget as he spends his days riding horses, fishing, helping Grandma in her garden, and playing with the toy bone horses that his grandfather gave him. When his grandfather is hurt and needs medical attention, Eddie steps up and helps him get the care he needs.
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