The Dala Horse

The Dala Horse is a middle grade reader. Think Nancy Drew meets Little House on the Prairie. 10-year-old Kaya Olson lives in a small Norwegian immigrant settlement in post-Civil War Texas. She must uncover the secrets her family is keeping to solve the mystery surrounding her mother's death.


About the Author
Lissa Johnston was born in Alpine, Texas, and grew up in Dallas. Her Norwegian ancestors immigrated to Texas in the 1850s. She has a master's degree in history from The University of Texas at Arlington. The Dala Horse is her first fiction book. She has also written several non-fiction books for children.