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.