Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran

by Kenneth Thomasma

Book Overview

Illustrated by Eunice Hundley. A story for children 9 to 13 packed with authentic information about Indian lore, survival skills, and the West before the white man.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801088682
• ISBN13: 9780801088681
• Release Date: April 1983
• Publisher: Baker Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8

Customer Reviews

Wonderful book. A great childhood memory.

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.

Childhood favorite

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.

A wonderful book

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

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

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.