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Om-kas-toe

Blackfeet Twin Captures an Elkdog
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by Kenneth Thomasma
Om-kas-toe

Average Rating:
Average rating: 4.8181818181818
11 Reviews

$7.99
Club Price: $7.19

Item #3R26

Your purchase of this product will allow us to donate a portion of the total cost of your order to Sonlight's charities. We are thrilled that, last year, we were able to contribute $0.54 to these organizations for every "Om-kas-toe" we sold. We look forward to doing the same this year!

Om-kas-toe is a member of the Blackfeet Indian tribe in the early 1700s — before
horses. He has the privilege of helping to bring the first elk dog (horse) into his tribe. An exciting, authentic look at life among the American Indians prior to the coming of white men.
Pb, illus.


Read Aloud Levels: 2 - 7
Read Alone Levels: 4 - 7
Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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3 Reader Packages & Literature,
3+4 Reader Packages & Literature

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Customer Reviews:

Average Rating:
Average rating: 4.8181818181818
11 Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars by Bethany L on 2009-06-12
This book is about the Blackfeet tribe. The main character is Om-kas-toe. He and his twin sister capture an elkdog, what the Blackfeet call horses, all by themselves. My favorite part of the book was when Wise Bird found a lost baby. The book made me feel like I was a Blackfeet Indian myself. It was interesting to see what it would be like to live with the Blackfeet. I think you should read this book so that you can hear the story that was told around many Indian campfires. Hannah S. L, age 9

5 out of 5 stars by Debra C on 2009-05-26
This was my favorite book because it has so many exiting things. Like when Om-kas-toe was riding on his beautiful dream horse. My most favorite part was when Om-kas toe was surrounded by Snake Warriors. That was the most exiting part in the whole book! I think you should read this book because it is very interesting and is full of excitement. Casey C. age 9.

5 out of 5 stars by THERESA P on 2009-04-17
I liked the book "Om-kas-toe" because it was exciting. It was full of adventure. My favorite part was when Om was surrounded by the enemy and Wise Bird saves him. The book made me feel excited and happy. I had a great time reading it with my mom. I think kids should read this book because it teaches them about the life of Blackfeet Indians and how capturing the elkdog, which means horse, changed their lifestyle forever. Taryn P.

5 out of 5 stars by Stephanie J on 2008-11-07
Om-Kas Toe is a book about a twin boy who captures an elk dog, or horse. My favorite part of this exciting story is when Om was surrounded by enemies and he called his raven, Wise Bird. The bird did many things that frightened the enemies so they let him go. This true story makes me feel tense and amazed I really think you should read this book because Om and his twin sister, called Twin Girl, did many great things. Brikenya J., age 8

5 out of 5 stars by JENNIFER T on 2008-09-12
This book is my favorite book because it is so exciting. It was exciting when Om-kas-toe and his sister, Twin Girl, caught an elkdog. It was also exciting when he and his tribe killed a buffalo and Om-kas-toe got knocked out. My favorite part was when he almost got captured by the enemy. Then Wise Bird, his pet raven, came and helped Om-kas-toe. Wise Bird helped by flying in a circle then Om-kas-toe threw a stick in the air and Wise Bird did a rollover and caught the stick in his beak. This book made me feel like a brave boy. I felt like that because Om-kas-toe was a brave boy. If you read this book you might become a brave boy or girl. I think you'll want to read this book for all the excitement. This book can teach you how to stand strong even if stuff is not looking good. I hope you will read this great book to experience the excitement. William T. age 10

5 out of 5 stars by TINKA L on 2008-06-02
In the story of Om - kas - toe, a teenage Indian boy yearns for adventure. When the chance finally comes while scouting, Om spots a strange creature. He and White-Wolf name it Elkdog. In this story, Om will have many adventures, including capturing an elkdog! Winner of a Newberry medal and a LaLonde family badge of approval, I’m sure you will love this book. Its excitement and tension make Om-kas-toe the ultimate story book. Isaac L. age 9

4 out of 5 stars by DENISE P on 2008-05-15
This book is about a Blackfoot Indian tribe that captures many Elkdogs, now called horses, and in particular two twins who start the Blackfoot raids of elkdogs. Om-kas-toe was my favorite book because it had a lot of adventure and excitement and compassion. I especially liked where Om mounted a big beautiful black mare and rode faster than a racehorse with Snake Warriors chasing him. The book made me feel happy, adventurous, and a tiny bit scared at times. I think you’ll want to read this book, because it has a lot of adventure. The author writes the book so it feels like you are right there in the middle of it. TJ Petersen age 9

5 out of 5 stars by AMANDA C on 2008-05-01
I liked the book Om-kas-toe because it was very exciting. Om-kas-toe and his sister stole a horse for their people. It made me feel excited and made me want to read more. I think you should get theis book because it is a very exciting story. Hannah C. age 9

5 out of 5 stars by MELANIE B on 2008-04-01
My son LOVES this book. He thought it was going to be boring but boy was he wrong. He couldn't put it down!

5 out of 5 stars by Tracy M. on 2008-01-23
just an awesome book i got so into it! yes you are exactly right Ethan B. i wanted to go hunting to by cody m.