Young Crow Raider

A young boy recovering from a leg injury trains with his uncle and other warriors, practicing running, swimming, and hunting while seeking a medicinal eagle feather to restore his strength. He joins a reenactment raid in which boys camouflage themselves with mud to steal meat from drying tripods, is unmasked during the attempt, and endures corrective tasks from teachers and elders. Later he accompanies his uncle on a covert journey toward an enemy camp to take horses before dawn, facing long travel, stealth, and the physical and moral tests that accompany his transition toward greater responsibility.