A Lakota boy comes of age and finds his courage in this picture book
from award-winning author and illustrator S. D. Nelson
When Flying Cloud's father gives him a Gift Horse, marking the beginning
of his journey to manhood, Flying Cloud names the horse Storm. The two
become inseparable: they spend their days riding across the prairie,
hunting deer, and roughhousing with the other boys and their horses. But
as Flying Cloud becomes a man, his life takes a serious turn: He must
now learn the ways of his people and what it means to be a Lakota
warrior. So when enemies of the Lakota steal many of the tribe's
horses--including Storm--Flying Cloud must join the rescue party. Will
he prove he has the courage to become a true Warrior?
The bold, full-color illustrations bring to life this exciting
coming-of-age tale from award-winning creator and member of the Standing
Rock Sioux tribe S. D. Nelson and provide a unique look into the lives
of the Lakota during the nineteenth century. Backmatter includes a brief
summary of the Lakota history.