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  Summary (from the publisher):   It's hard for Kaya not to boast about her beautiful, spirited Appaloosa mare, Steps High. Kaya wants to be one of the very best horsewomen in the village. But when boasting leads to a daring bareback race, Kaya puts both herself and her horse in danger. And she also endangers her little twin brothers, who've wandered off into the woods during Kaya's race. Although Kaya finds the boys unharmed, she still must face punishment. All her friends must, too, since one person's actions affect the safety of the whole village. Kaya's mistakes earn her a terrible nickname--will she ever be able to lose it? Review: I didn't read Kaya's books growing up, as they came out when I was in middle school so I little too late for me. I was excited to read these with my children and loved the indigenous representation in Kaya. My kids were interested very curious about the fact that Kaya not only has an adopted sister, but she is blind and had ...