Mother and son Diane and Joe Silvey write and illustrate a story of adventure, intrigue and trial. The quest follows teenaged twins, Kaya and Tala, as they journey into the perilous British Columbia wilderness to confront fish and fowl, beast and phantom, and the wolf spirit destined to become Tala's protective guardian.On a mission to retrieve the cherished box which houses the sacred values of their villagers from the 'evil ones' who have stolen it, the twins confront the trials of land and sea and the animals who call these habitats home. Battling fatigue and fear they search caves, tunnels, cliffs and valleys, encountering wolverines, snakes and sharp-toothed fish of the deep. Kaya and Tala also contend with ferocious hawkmen and the evil spirits of the underworld as they and their mystical friend Y push ahead on the back of Y's eagle. Transported to celestial realms, they are advised by the God of Thunder and the Shaman who urge them to rely on their own strengths, faith and instinct. Determined to earn the trust of their Grandfather, who awaits their return, the twins explore territory both real and fantastic, travelling into the far regions of the heart and mind.

6 x 9 Trade paperback 64 pp ISBN 0-88878-376-0-X $8.95 CDN $5.95 US