A poignant tale of resilience and survival seen through the eyes of Bright Morning, a spirited Navaho girl. Set against the backdrop of 1863, this historical fiction novel vividly captures the harsh realities faced by the Navaho people as they are forcibly removed from their ancestral lands and subjected to the brutal "Long Walk" to Fort Sumner. Amidst the turmoil, Bright Morning's journey is marked by courage, friendship, and the unyielding spirit of her people. From the moment she and her friend Running Bird are kidnapped by Spanish slavers to their daring escape and eventual return home, Bright Morning's story is a testament to the enduring power of hope and cultural identity in the face of overwhelming adversity.