Hannah's Journey - Paperback

by Carmen Peone (Author)

In the mountains of northeast Washington, sixteen-year-old Hannah Gardner fights for her childhood dream-to race horses with her adopted Indian Aunt Spupaleena. Her mother fears Hannah will get hurt. Frustrated with her daughter's rebellious spirit, she threatens to send her away to Montana to live with an aunt Hannah's never met.To escape this perceived punishment, Hannah runs away to the Sinyekst village along the Columbia River to train with Spupaleena. After Hannah's first race, an Indian boy pulls her off her horse and spews threats. When Running Elk comes to her rescue, Hannah plans their life together and possible marriage. Will this be the pathway to her freedom?

Author Biography

Carmen Peone lives on the Colville Confederated Indian Reservation in Northeast Washington with her tribal member husband. She has worked with elder Marguarite Ensminger learning the Sinixt (Sinyekst) language, culture, and legends. Peone has worked with youth in the Inchelium School District in the after school program and coaches archery.