A trek through a mysterious wilderness. A teen vanishing into thin air. A story transcending the boundaries of reality. Washington State. Tom Olsen wasn’t expecting a granddaughter. Blindsided when Sarah Cooley, an ornery thirteen-year-old, arrives on his doorstep, he reluctantly agrees to bring her on his long-planned hiking trip through the magnificent wild forests of the Olympic Peninsula. But when the stubborn girl claims to have seen a strange but realistic bear and shows him a sketch as proof, he and his Native American friends refuse to believe her. A day later she disappears. After a desperate eight-day search, Tom is astonished when Sarah emerges from the forest, gaunt and missing part of a finger. When she begins spinning an impossible tale, their real adventure begins.... Will Tom and his companions be forever transformed by this land of legend, mystery, and ancient truth? Strong Heart is the enthralling first book in the Strong Heart literary fiction series. If you like character-driven drama, vivid prose, and magical realism, then you’ll love Charlie Sheldon’s coming-of-age adventure. Buy Strong Heart to embark on a breathtaking voyage today!