Moon Dancer - by Margaret I Rostkowski (Paperback)

About the Book

Mira and her older sister, Jenny, aren't exactly enthusiastic when their cousin Emily asks them to join her on a camping trip that traces a pioneer woman's journey. As the sun gets hotter and her pack gets heavier, Mira becomes aware of the powerful presence of the ancient Anasazi people who once lived in these canyons and of the woman whose diaries guide their journey.

Book Synopsis

While camping and exploring the remote canyons of southern Utah, fifteen-year-old Mira responds to their beauty and spiritual mystery and makes some surprising discoveries about herself. "Rostkowski's romantic plot is nicely entwined with the story of a young woman's growing awareness of self and of her connections to the archetypal feminine images she sees in the ancient art. Combining adventure, discovery, and first love, this well-written novel can serve as an excellent bridge between YA romance and mainstream adult fiction." --Booklist