With the help of a tremendous number of the People of the Forest—and some unexpected friends Misha had abroad—the crisis in Redford was contained. Though the devastation wrought by the last plague was averted this time, the event still served as a sobering reminder of how much more Misha has to learn. And as grateful as Misha was to see the People of the Forest turn out in such numbers to help, a dangerous precedent has been set: If Misha is in trouble, the elusive People of the Forest will show up to help her. Deciding it is no longer safe to stay in Redford, she and her uncle Ryne begin the journey back to the hidden village of the People of the Forest. Of course, her wanderlust-driven uncle isn’t about to make that a short journey. And so begins what promises to be a long, long walk back to the village, stopping for whatever detours their whims might dictate.
