National Book Award Finalist. Lovely story of Native American life told from a girl's point of view. Includes several delicate drawings throughout. Very much a Little House on the Prairie type read in terms of age level and historical time. Beautiful story for adults and children alike! Suitable for read-aloud or chapterbook level readers. Like new large paperback, includes bookmark from namesake bookstore owned by author, with hand-drawn map on back. Disney Hyperion 2002. Would make a wonderful addition to any Louise Erdrich collection!