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The Sacred Stone Camp

Rae Rose, illustrated by Aly McKnight

A young girl arrives at Sacred Stone Camp as her Unci LaDonna, Lala Miles, and other Water Protectors gather to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline. The group seeks to safeguard land and water threatened by the pipeline, including rivers relied on by millions of people. Nervous about what lies ahead, the girl looks to her family and to the people joining the camp, finding strength in their shared purpose.

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Themes
Activism · Community · Courage · Environment · Family
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Dial Books
Published
October 7, 2025
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780593696637
Language
English
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