Where Courage Is Like a Wild Horse: The World of an Indian Orphanage

by Sharon Skolnick (Okee-Chee) and Manny Skolnick

Book Overview

The dreams of a courageous Apache girl illuminate the hidden world of an Indian orphanage in this unforgettable story. Over forty years ago, Sharon Skolnick (Okee-Chee) and her sisters were removed from their Apache parents and became wards of the state of Oklahoma. She and her nearest sister made their way together through the Oklahoma Indian child welfare system. Shuttled back and forth between foster homes and orphanages, they finally ended up...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803292880
• ISBN13: 9780803292888
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Bison Books
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A beautiful true story about an American Indian girl

An authenic story of a young American Indian girl growing up in an orphanage in the southwest. The poetic language of the story creates a compelling and insightful picture that will touch your heart. A great teaching tool.