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Shining Light's Sag #3
Stones
Stones by Ruby Standing DeerEvolved Publishing brings you another rare glimpse into ancient American Indian culture, with the third book in the Shining Light's Saga series by award-winning author Ruby Standing Deer. [DRM-Free]
[Historical Fiction, American Indian, Cultural Heritage]In Book 3 of the saga of Shining Light’s people, the reader is swept into the changing world of ancient Native America. The peace that Shining Light and his family have enjoyed in the Land of the Tall Trees is shattered by his young daughter. Dove’s dream of mustangs, and of a young American Indian boy named Singing Stone, and his family known as the Mustang People, will not let her rest.
The coming of the wild mustangs blessed Singing Stone’s people with a better way of life, and now these beautiful creatures are being slaughtered. Spurred on by the discovery of the yellow stone, the Hairy-Faces join with the Likes to Fight People to drive out other bands. What better way to weaken the Mustang People than to capture or kill the mustangs? Singing Stone and his family fight to protect them, but what can three do against many?
Far away in the Land of Tall Trees, Dove still dreams of the mustang boy. Certain that her destiny is to be with him, young Dove begs her father to take her to him, back out onto the dangerous grasslands. Will they arrive in time to save Singing Stone and his people?
When an attack by the Likes to Fight People leaves all of their possessions destroyed, Singing Stone and his family join the Blue Sky People, and together they become the Blue Sky Mustang People. With winter and danger looming ever closer, the mustangs and their protectors must keep moving, even though it is the season to stay in one place. Can they stop the Likes to Fight People and the Hairy-Faces from killing the mustangs?
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Be sure to check out the first two books in this remarkable series, Circles and Spirals.
[Historical Fiction, American Indian, Cultural Heritage]In Book 3 of the saga of Shining Light’s people, the reader is swept into the changing world of ancient Native America. The peace that Shining Light and his family have enjoyed in the Land of the Tall Trees is shattered by his young daughter. Dove’s dream of mustangs, and of a young American Indian boy named Singing Stone, and his family known as the Mustang People, will not let her rest.
The coming of the wild mustangs blessed Singing Stone’s people with a better way of life, and now these beautiful creatures are being slaughtered. Spurred on by the discovery of the yellow stone, the Hairy-Faces join with the Likes to Fight People to drive out other bands. What better way to weaken the Mustang People than to capture or kill the mustangs? Singing Stone and his family fight to protect them, but what can three do against many?
Far away in the Land of Tall Trees, Dove still dreams of the mustang boy. Certain that her destiny is to be with him, young Dove begs her father to take her to him, back out onto the dangerous grasslands. Will they arrive in time to save Singing Stone and his people?
When an attack by the Likes to Fight People leaves all of their possessions destroyed, Singing Stone and his family join the Blue Sky People, and together they become the Blue Sky Mustang People. With winter and danger looming ever closer, the mustangs and their protectors must keep moving, even though it is the season to stay in one place. Can they stop the Likes to Fight People and the Hairy-Faces from killing the mustangs?
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Be sure to check out the first two books in this remarkable series, Circles and Spirals.
- GenresHistorical
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2014
About the author
Ruby Standing Deer
7 books46 followersNature Lover, NEED animals in my life. 1/2 Cherokee 1/2 Irish/Scottish. Love to walk on the prairie. I hear nature, whispers from the Spirits. I have learned to listen to much most people do not hear.
Circles came to me in my dreams. Dreams are important in understanding yourself.
Animals have taught me more about myself that humans. They love you no matter what.
Circles came to me in my dreams. Dreams are important in understanding yourself.
Animals have taught me more about myself that humans. They love you no matter what.
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July 31, 2014
Saying that Ruby Standing Deer's new novel, Stones, is about ancient Native Americans is like saying the ocean is water. Accurate, but not nearly expansive enough to give a real feel for what the ocean is.
Circles, Book 1; Spirals, Book 2; and, Stones, Book 3, go beyond being simple historical novels. In these books the reader gets to become part of a culture that revered all of life as sacred.
Without graphic sex or graphic violence, Ms. Standing Deer has woven a saga that grips the heart and takes the reader on a spiritual journey.
In Stones, the reader meets Singing Stone's small family, a group of three that is determined to protect the wild mustangs from the Hairy-faces and the Likes to Fight People who seem intent on destroying these beautiful animals.
Meanwhile, in the Forest of Tall Trees, a young girl dreams of mustangs and of a boy named Singing Stone.
Stones is a spiritual journey, a coming-of-age story, and a romance. Yet even those words fail to capture its entire essence.
If you want to read something that will take roots and live inside of you; something that will inspire you, then Ruby Standing Deer's Stones is that book.
Circles, Book 1; Spirals, Book 2; and, Stones, Book 3, go beyond being simple historical novels. In these books the reader gets to become part of a culture that revered all of life as sacred.
Without graphic sex or graphic violence, Ms. Standing Deer has woven a saga that grips the heart and takes the reader on a spiritual journey.
In Stones, the reader meets Singing Stone's small family, a group of three that is determined to protect the wild mustangs from the Hairy-faces and the Likes to Fight People who seem intent on destroying these beautiful animals.
Meanwhile, in the Forest of Tall Trees, a young girl dreams of mustangs and of a boy named Singing Stone.
Stones is a spiritual journey, a coming-of-age story, and a romance. Yet even those words fail to capture its entire essence.
If you want to read something that will take roots and live inside of you; something that will inspire you, then Ruby Standing Deer's Stones is that book.
July 27, 2019
LOVED THIS BOOK.
August 11, 2015
I really enjoyed this book, although I wasn't totally sure I would at first. The dialogue takes a bit to get used to and the naming conventions can get a little confusing. But it's a beautiful story. I enjoyed the characters and felt for them. There wasn't a lot of action in the story, but that's okay; the story is about being kind and full of love.
I listened to the audio version and Karen Rose Richter did a great job with the character voices. The pace was terribly slow, however. Her voice is very soft and really complemented the emotions in the story.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
I listened to the audio version and Karen Rose Richter did a great job with the character voices. The pace was terribly slow, however. Her voice is very soft and really complemented the emotions in the story.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
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