Izaiah experiences the wondrous and sometimes frightening aspects of nature and human camaraderie on a camping trip with his cousin, Violet, and her father. Uncle Dan instigates the fun adventure for this brave duo but an uncommon bird soon becomes the voice of reason and authority, teaching Izaiah more than he could have ever dreamed. A five-chapter thriller for the grade school reader, if you’re brave enough to read it alone. This book introduces the young reader to fright with the possibility of loss of life. Old-time logging facts and folklore in Maine help drive this story, where all ends with a fascinating twist that leaves the young reader wanting for more. With the Gorby bird’s help, can Izaih lead his younger cousin Violet to safety and can they save Uncle Dan? Grab this exciting, if frightening, escapade now!