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Journey to Sunfire Mountain
by C. B. Whitaker
🏅 Prize winner of the University of Nevada Reno Basque Writing Contest.
Middle grader Kep Golden spends the summer in Europe with his father who is studying superstitions in an eerie Basque village, and Kep quickly learns the villagers have good reasons to be superstitious. But when his neighbor Lilura is kidnapped by a legendary wild man called Basajaun, Kep must enter a parallel world where Basque myths are real to set her free. Can Kep, Lilura, and a mischievous imp named Moz outwit a dragon, a firebird, and a fire bull before facing off with the huge and hairy wild man?
Reviews for Journey to Sunfire Mountain
“It was a pleasure to read! I especially liked the relationship between Kep and Lilura.”
– Ronni Arno, author, Simon & Schuster
“A thoroughly engaging read. I liked seeing the change in Kep from timid, needy nerd to bold, courageous leader.”
– Steven Fechter, author, The Big Breeze
“Superb writing … Kep’s inner thoughts and his relationship with his father are so well depicted.”
– B. Kim Taylor, writer, The New Yorker
“I loved the world building. The Basque myths were refreshing to experience instead of the typical ones in kid’s literature.”
– Brad Johnson, freelance writer
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