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Ellie's family has lost everything in the Depression and they have moved to the mountain to a patch of land to survive. When they first arrive, they don't even have shelter. Ellie and her family live in a tent while they struggle to build a solid shelter before winter sets in. As Ellie and her family struggle to survive, there are very few bright moments. But one day, a mysterious carving appears attached to the dog's collar. Ellie finds this treasure and keeps it for herself. She hides it where only she can see it so that she doesn't have to share with anyone else.
As we join Ellie in the story, her father has suffered a tragic action. He lies deep in a coma after a tree has fallen on him. The mysterious carvings continue to appear where she can find them - but she can never discover who is leaving them for her. They are a bright spot in a hard life made more difficult because everyone blames her for the accident.
Determined to make her father better, Ellie decides to approach the hag at the top of the hill. Whispers on the mountain are that the hag has the skills to heal most anything, but everyone is afraid of her.
But there are deep secrets on the mountain, and all of them lead back to the hag. If Ellie can gather the courage to approach the hag, will she agree to help Ellie heal her father?
Author Web Site: http://www.laurenwolk.com/
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