Cheyenne Rose

Release: 1997

Rose wants to help all the people who have been affected by a flood out west, and gets her friends on board with her project. Rose aims to make the project a big deal. But when she brings the idea to her principal, he believes that her plans are too "ambitious". He only agrees to support her project if it stays within the school. Disappointed, Rose decides to visit Ellie's magic attic.

On her adventure, Rose finds herself in a Cheyenne village in the mid-1800s, where she discovers many of the customs of her ancestors. She also discovers Sarah, the young settler, who has become separated from her family. Rose is determined to help Sarah, but the unpredictable plains weather proves dangerous for Rose and the others. Will her patience and courage win out in the midst of a raging prairie fire?

Adventure Locations

Cheyenne Village on the open prairie

Bent's Fort

Adventure Characters

Mr. Roberts

Crooked Elbow

Grasshopper

Stick Woman

Sun Bear

Sarah

Sarah's Father

Book Gallery

Illustrated by Dan Burr

While Rose is sharing an idea with her friends, her bird begins to repeat Cheyenne words she has been teaching him.

Rose brings her idea to her principal-but he doesn't seem to want to make this as big of a project as Rose does.

Rose finds a Cheyenne dress in the attic, which reminds her of her ancestors.

Rose meets a young girl named Sarah-she clearly doesn't belong in the village.

Rose is determined to help the girl find her family. She bravely asks her chief for assistance.

A prairie fire flares up! Scared, Sarah runs right towards it! Can Rose save her in time?

Sarah is finally where she belongs.

Rose decides that every little bit counts.

Collection

• Cheyenne dress, moccasins, leggings, belt, and hair ties
• Doll and cradle board
• Blanket and pouch
• Choker, necklace, and two bracelets
• Tepee and lodge poles

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