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- REVIEWS:
- A wonderful book, January 11, 2003
By Rita C. Ebeling (Wuppertal, Germany) - See all my reviews
- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Thomasma, Kenneth. Amazing Indian Children Series.) (Paperback)
Naya Nuki is one of my most favorite books. It is about an Indian girl who was captured by an enemy tribe, and is made work as a slave. She was the fastest runner in her village, and she starts looking for a chance to escape. One night she gathers her possetions and runs for her life. She has amazing stammana and strenth as she fends for herself to escape the many dangers of the prarie to find her people. I have read this book 6 times.... I love this book!
- Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran, A Book Review, January 10, 2003
A Kid's Review
- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Voyager Series) (School & Library Binding)
One of my favorite books I ever read is, "Naya Nuki Shoshoni Girl Who Ran," by Kenneth Thomasma. This story is about determination, believing in yourself and never giving up. An enemy tribe captured Naya Nuki and her people. Naya Nuki is determined to escape and return to her homeland. The night she escaped was her night for freedom and the beginnng of an exciting 1000-mile journey. During this long journey she overcomes many hardships and learns that she is capable of doing many things to survive and complete her journey to freedom. What makes it an amazing book is that it is based on a true story. I hope that you read this book and recommend it to your friends.
4th Grader Hannah Garcia
- Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran, A Book Review, January 9, 2003
A Kid's Review
- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Voyager Series) (School & Library Binding)
When my teacher told the class that we were reading Naya Nuki: Girl who Ran I thought it was just going to be another ordinary book. Well, it turned out to be one of the best books I've ever read in school.
Naya Nuki is a bold Native American from the Shoshoni tribe. She is captured by the Mattinae while on a hunting party and forced to walk across the prairie to the Mattinae's village. Naya Nuki makes an escape to her people. Read Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran to find out if she make it or not.
- I think the author, Kenneth Thomasma, made the theme rather obvious in this book. I think it is "never give up." Read this book and see if you agree with me. Kenneth Thomasma does a great job of describing the life of this young, determined Indian girl.
So, if you want to learn more about Indian life this is the book for you.
4th grader, Matthew Lambert.
Wonderful book. A great childhood memory., August 14, 2005
By Zaddy - See all my reviews - I grew up in Riverton, Wyoming, on the reservation where the Shoshoni tribe lives today. Indian culture intermixed with the white people to such a degree that later when I moved to another state it was a strong culture-shock for me. My 2nd-grade elementary shool teacher read Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran to the class out-loud over the course of the shool year. Every day we'd hear a new chapter of the book, eagerly awaiting each installment. At a time when Transformers, Gobots, GI Joe etc. were king, the story presented here blew them all away. Maybe it was the fact that it was based on real events, but either way, I've never forgotten Naya Nuki's adventure. Imagine the dangers of being a child wandering alone through the 19th century American wilderness, mostly at night, with little more than a Buffalo skin for warmth and a river for guidance. Thomasma describes it all in vivid detail you won't want to miss. I strongly recommend this book to people of all ages, it's not just for kids. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Childhood favorite, January 4, 2005
By Teri Gee "historian and fantasy freak" (Toronto, ON, Canada)
This book was one of my favorite stories when I was little and remains a favorite now that I'm an adult. Like all of Thomasma's stories about Indian children, this book is geared toward a younger set, as evidenced by the more simplistic style. However, this does not lessen the enjoyment to be had from reading this compelling story. This is a story worth reading at any age.
Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran, A Book Review, January 10, 2003
A Kid's Review- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Voyager Series) (School & Library Binding)
I recently read an extraordinary book called Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran. It is about a young girl named Naya Nuki who is art of the Shoshoni tribe. Her best friend's name is Sacagawea. They do everything together but when another tribe captures them
they're held captive as slaves. Naya Nuki decides she is going to escape. She waited for a rainy night for her footprints to fade away. Naya Nuki travels for several days and nights. In a distance, she sees what becomes to look like her own people. She chooses to follow them, for a couple days. Naya Nuki tries running but slips and starts sliding. She slides under a horse and a boy catches her! To find out the rest you will have to read the book!
I love this book, it is a lot about believing in yourself and knowing that dreams can come true. 4th Grader Grace B.
Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran, A Book Review., January 9, 2003
A Kid's Review- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Voyager Series) (School & Library Binding)
When my teacher told the class that we were reading Naya Nuki : Girl Who Ran I thought it was just going to be another ordinary book. Well, it turned out to be one of the best books I've ever read in school.
Naya Nuki is a bold Native American from the Shoshoni tribe. She is captured by the Mattinae while on a hunting party and forced to walk across the prairie to the Mattinae's village. Naya Nuki makes an escape to her people. Read Naya Nuki : Girl Who Ran to find out if she makes it or not.
I think the author, Kenneth Thomasma, made the theme rather obvious in this book. I think it is " never give up." Read this book and see if you agree with me. Kenneth Thomasma does a great job of describing the life of this young, determined Indian girl. So, if you want to learn more about Indian life this is the book for you.
Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran, a review., January 9, 2003
A Kid's Review- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Voyager Series) (School & Library Binding)
A great book that I have read is called Naya Nuki: Girl Who Ran, by Kenneth Thomasma. It's about a brave girl named Naya Nuki who goes on an extraordinary journey. Here's some of the story. Naya Nuki and her tribe are going to a prairie to hunt buffalo. When they are going to the prairie, an enemy tribe attacks their tribe. During the attack Naya Nuki is captured. Then the enemy tribe takes Naya Nuki to their land and forces her to work for an old lady. The old lady doesn't know that Naya Nuki escapes on a rainy night. On her way back to her homeland she faces many challenges! This story takes place in America before the settlers arrived when Indians ruled the land. I think this story is inspiring me to be brave and to do what you think is right. I really think you should read this book. 4th grader, Essex Prescott, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
- Excellent Story, November 25, 2006
By T. Leach "Jr." (Mid-West) - See all my reviews
- From a brief account from the Lewis & Clark expedition concerning an encounter with a Shoshoni woman, Thomasma has built an engaging and inspiring story that is truly a page turner. I read this book to my kids, and it is appropriate for nearly all ages (the reading level may be a bit below teenagers, but I think adults would even enjoy this small book for themselves). As far as I know, the entire story is conjecture, as neither the title character nor anyone in her tribe left a full written record. No matter. Thomasma frames the story around the facts that Lewis shared, and the essentials are probably accurate enough. Boiled down, there are some basic things that a pre-teen girl is going to need to do to escape from an enemy camp and trek 1,000 miles home. Those things are probably the same that are included in this book (steal a buffalo robe, move by night at first, kill a few animals along the run, flee a bear, etc.). Great story, and it makes one think about the true heroes we know so little about, and the ones we must know nothing about.
Excellent Children's Book, November 20, 2002
By "jlutt24" (Farragut, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews - This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Thomasma, Kenneth. Amazing Indian Children Series.) (Paperback)
I met Mr. Thomasma eight years ago at a reading convention in Nebraska. I took this book back to my students and they loved it as I read it outloud. After moving into administration, I purchased this book and other Thomasma books for the elementary library. The kids love them! They are always in high demand.
- naya nuki, February 22, 2001
A Kid's Review
- this book was very good.I got it on vaction.naya nuki was very brave and I couldn't have survied like that.I definatly rate this book five stars.I read it over and over.
The Best Book I Ever Read, February 8, 2001
By A Customer- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Thomasma, Kenneth. Amazing Indian Children Series.) (Paperback)
This book is really fun to read. I could not put it down. What Naya Nuki went through was really thrilling and it was interesting how she survived the danger of the wilderness and other hostile tribes all alone. Even eight-year olds, like me, would enjoy this book.
Realistic and well presented, September 29, 1998
By A Customer
- It's cool to find a book that girls my age can relate to. It was easy to admire Naya Nuki because she was strong, brave and very determined. I enjoyed learning how the Shoshoni survived, and I would recommend this book to any eleven or twelve year old girl.
Great Book!!, March 31, 2001
By Neeta (tulsa, ok, usa) - Naya Nuki is a great book. This book is about a young, Shoshoni girl who got captured at the age of eleven. She was taken away from her family and was forced to march down to North Dakota an Indian village. When Naya Nuki got there she became a slave. Survival was nearly impossible; every member had to work together. Even though food was a scarce thing, Naya Nuki always had energy. After time went by the only thing Naya Nuki could think of was being home with her Shoshoni people. During the whole march Naya Nuki was watching for landmarks and places to hide. She had been secretly stashing away dried meat, roots and seeds. She knew the time to run away would come soon. To find out if she reunites with her family and Shoshoni people read the book! The Author presents an amazing story of danger, survival skills and courage. I think you will really enjoy this book!
A great and thrilling book., October 3, 1998
By A Customer- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Amazing Indian Children) (Hardcover)
This is the kind of book that you can read over and over again. Whether you are young or even a little older this book is a great read. Naya Nuki is a young Indian girl on the run. Her story is true and makes us truly appreciate the kind of life she lived. The most amazing thing about this book is that it's based on ture story. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to read more about indian life or just a good book. It's not a hard book to read, but definitly worth while.
- Amazing, Heart-warming Survival Story that really happened!, January 31, 2007
By John Ballou "DeskTopDetective" (Incline Village, Nevada United States)
- Having been blessed in the past with a career as a CA State Park Ranger and a keen interest in survival in Wilderness, I knew this book would be a great one for my beloved Native American granddaughter, but I read it myself to make sure my hunch was correct. This is a story of survival that is seldom matched in any time period and will warm the heart of anyone. From the above reviews, it is quite obvious that this story is being learned from by many present-day youth who will someday lead this country, and that thought alone gives me great hope for America's future.
Teachers, continue to share great stories such as these with our greatest precious resources, our youths!
I know what it is like to suffer in the cold wilderness, to face dangerous bears as a child, and to struggle against tremendous pain and hardship, but I also know from stories such as this that a determined spirit can prevail. Learning this from stories like the story of this Shoshoni girl can help us all.
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A Great Book!!!, May 6, 2006
By carla chesney (california)
- This is a great book. I have read it so many times i can't even count. It is a great book on determination. All ages can enjoy this book, not just kids.
- It is about a shoshoni girl who gets captured and is to work as a slave for an old Indian. They treat her nicely but she still wants to go home. One stormy day she runs. This novel tells all about her adventure. You really need to read this book.
Great book for any age, June 10, 2000
By A Customer- I thought that this was a great book to read, and it kept me hooked. I got this book in 2nd or 3rd grade, and still read it in 11th grade.
great book for 8-12 year olds, July 30, 1998
By A Customer- my daughter spent the night at a friend's house where they were reading this book aloud. When she got home, she bugged me constantly until we got it and found out how it ended. Naya Nuki, an 11 year old Shoshoni tribe member, is captured and enslaved by an enemy tribe. She makes a daring escape and walks/runs 1,000 miles to get back to her home. Naya Nuki must be resourceful and creative to survive alone on the prairies, and constantly alert for a number of dangers (enemy tribes, bears, hunger, sickness, cold). It is a fascinating story, and best of all, it is based on a true incident. As an adult, you can cavil about the quality of the writing, but I'm enthusiastic about any book about a strong, empathetic young girl--especially when you can say "yes" to the eternal question: "Did this really happen, mom?"
This book will have you on the edge of your seat!, August 23, 1998
By A Customer- I read Naya Nuki to my third grade class last year and they would "boo" when it was time to stop reading for the day. What a great book based on a true story!
Loved it!, July 22, 2008
By Rosemarie J. Mexted "otter95" (Lee, MA)
- As an adult, I truly enjoyed this book. It is an amazing tale of a young girl with more courage than anyone I know, including myself. I looked forward to reading it each evening, and will look out for more of this author's work.
- Inspiring for Adventure, August 31, 2007
By Alagoochie Otario "peanut" (Way Down South)
- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Thomasma, Kenneth. Amazing Indian Children Series.) (Paperback)
Naya Nuki is set in the early western United States. It is about a Shoshoni Indian girl who got captured by the Minnetares and was forced to walk a thousand miles east with her friend Sacajawea. When they got to the Minnetare village, Naya Nuki planned to run away. One morning, Naya Nuki got up very early to steal a buffalo robe from the tribe and put it under a small pile of brush to hide it. Then she was back to the village. She planned to do this the next morning except steal a knife. But when she went to the river the same afternoon, she stepped on a sharp object in the water. It was a knife, and now she was ready for her expedition. As she was about to leave, Sacajawea told her that she was going to be a guide to a group of white men coming West. She started her journey, and with struggle, excitement, and survival, she finally made it home to her people in less than two months. This story has an incredible ending which, I think, is awesome!
- Modern day warrior worth the read., April 27, 2006
By Karusichan "Karusichan" (Lansing, MI. USA.)
Kenneth Thomasma tells many fictionalized accounts of many true stories about famous native American people. In the story of "Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl who Ran" he explores the history of a real woman mentioned in brief in the writings of Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Naya Nuki was the name given to a woman whose name history has lost. She was dubbed Naya Nuki after being kidnapped by a rival tribe with her childhood companion Sacagawea when both of the girls were eleven years old. Naya Nuki is Shoshoni for the words "girl who ran". - Thomasma approaches this tale in a creative way, weaving the sparse details known about Naya Nuki in a manner that suggest an exciting journey of survival. Naya Nuki first uses her wits to escape the Minnetares tribe, first gathering a buffalo hide, a knife, and some food before she does. She treks the thousand mile journey, avoiding peril at the hands of wild animals, starvation, other tribes, and her own despair. The only thing that keeps this young woman going is the thought that someday she will be able to see her people again, and this sharpens her senses to such a degree that she manages to endure all of the hardships along the way as if she was born for the challenge.
- I revel in stories like this, tales of survival and endurance. I love books like "Robinson Crusoe" and "Swiss Family Robinson". But the true accounts of people surviving against all odds (like "Island of the Blue Dolphins" and now "Naya Nuki") always ring so much truer to me. These are real flesh and blood humans who must dredge up every skill they have in order to battle the odds. How inspiring is that, knowing that someone else managed to do the impossible? This book is one of those that young people should read because it makes like seem a little less daunting and that the impossible is not only possible but probable.
- A Book You Can't Put Down, November 17, 1999
By Rebecca Sanders (Salt Lake City, UT. -formerly Wyoming)
- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Thomasma, Kenneth. Amazing Indian Children Series.) (Paperback)
I read this book over and over again. The author Kenneth Thomasma actually came to our school when I was young, and read this story out loud. I have a signed copy of this book, and I am sharing it with my children now. I highly recommend this book to everyone - young and old!
- Absolutely wonderful book, April 13, 2001
By Rebecca (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
- This review is from: Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran (Thomasma, Kenneth. Amazing Indian Children Series.) (Paperback)
My mother and I purchased this book in or near Jackson Hole, Wyoming in the summer of 1985 as we traveled through the much of the Mid-west and Rocky Mountain States. We were eveen fortunate enough to receive an autographed copy!! I had just turned eight and I remember reading the book and marveling at the journey described after just having traveled through some of the areas described in the book. I read the book several times throughout grade school and have since recommended it to and shared it with many friends who have children that are being to enjoy reading. I am planning on finding more books by Mr. Thomasma with my children when the time is right!
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 Sacajawea's People
The Lemhi-Shoshones and the Salmon River Country
By John W. W. Mann
University of Nebraska Press
On October 20, 2001, a crowd gathered just east of Salmon, Idaho, to dedicate the site of the Sacagawea / Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural, and Education Center, in preparation for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial.
In a bitter instance of irony, the American Indian peoples conducting the ceremony dedicating the land to the tribe, the city of Salmon, and the nation the Lemhi Shoshones, Sacagawea / Sacajawea's own people had been removed from their homeland nearly a hundred years earlier and had yet to regain official federal recognition as a tribe. John W. W. Mann's book at long last tells the remarkable and inspiring story of the Lemhi Shoshones, from their distant beginning to their present struggles.
Also read an excerpt from the book here:
"The Lemhi-Shoshone, Federal Recognition and the Bicentennial of The Corps of Discovery"L
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