Searching for Chipeta: The Story of a Ute and Her People

by Vickie Leigh Krudwig

Overview

This is a historical novel for young readers about Chipeta, a Ute woman born in 1843. Wife of Ouray, a leader of the Tabeguache Ute tribe of Colorado. From her early childhood to her last days in Colorado, this fictional account is based on historical facts, guides readers through this remarkable woman's life and times. Chipeta's story is one of peace and acceptance regardless of race. She is a heroine for all and finally, nearly a century later her story continues through her descendants, and future generations. Winner of the 2005 Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award for Best Children's Chapter Book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780970012777
Publisher:	Vickie Krudwig
Publication date:	05/25/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	148
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Vickie Leigh Krudwig was born and raised in Colorado. She lives in Denver with her husband and their three children. Krudwig's stories and illustrations have been published nationally and internationally in a variety of children's publications. She is the author of Hiking Through Colorado History and Henry's Horrendous Hiccups.