Red Leaf is a young Native American boy whose grandfather is teaching him the traditions of the sacred path their ancestors walked. First, Red Leaf learns to be a Fire Keeper. Then he goes in the sweat lodge and then out on vision quest. Later, he dances and his family holds a giveaway feast for him. The Rituals are honored and powerful and purposeful. The preparations and traditional rituals described in this charming, coming of age story were practiced long ago, and are still practiced today.