Runs with Horses - by Brian Burks (Paperback)

About the Book

In 1886, Runs With Horses, a 16-year-old member of the last, small band of Apaches, is eager to accomplish the final two raids required for him to become a Chiricahua Apache warrior.

Book Synopsis

Sixteen years old in 1886, Runs With Horses is a member of the last small band of Apaches continuing to resist the U.S. Army. His training for manhood as a Chiricahua Apache has been difficult but thrilling, and he is eager to accomplish the final two of the four raids required to become a warrior. Sadly, this is not possible when they at last surrender to the U.S. Army. "With its compact size, terse sentences, large print, and action-packed plot, the book is certain to lure reluctant readers, and history buffs will applaud the factual epilogue and bibliography."--Booklist