The Summer of the Bone Horses

"Did you know that upward of 80% of Native Americans live in cities? Many Indigenous kids like Eddie from The Summer of the Bone Horses by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve (Sicangu Lakota) are partly raised in urban areas and partly by extended families back home on their reservations. While his parents are away for his father’s medical treatment, Eddie stays with Grandma and Grandpa High Elk; their dog,Fritz; their horse, Buck; and the chickens. As the days pass, Eddie grows to appreciate rural life, including his chores, the local store, church and fishing, while also navigating challenges like an injury to Grandpa and rattlesnakes. Steph Littlebird (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) offers bright, dynamic illustrations that add texture and emotion to this gentle page-turner. (For ages 5 to 8)"