Chapters 1-4 Summary

Gary Paulsen is a Newberry Award winner who has written many books for young readers. In this book, Paulsen explores the spiritual connection between two boys born a hundred years apart.

In chapter 1, Coyote Runs learns he is to join a raiding party, an event that marks Coyote Run's first step into manhood.

In chapter 2, Brennan Cole likes to run. Running keeps Brennan out of the house where his mother is often entertaining someone new. Brennan never knew his father and has seen his father hurt over and over by the men in her life. Even now, as Brennan runs toward the house, he can see that she has someone new with her. His name is Bill Halverson and he will change Brennan's life forever.

In chapter 3, Coyote Runs follows the other Indian warriors as they make their way to El...