Shimmy – Volume 1

Description

When 12-year-old Evan, his younger brother Gavin and their friend Meagan witness the drowning of a one-month old fawn, they are shocked to discover that they have opened a door to a world they never knew existed. Talking dead animals, buried gold, a friendship tested to the limit and an obnoxious bully keep the trio on their toes. Set against the beautiful back drop of Vancouver Island, the children must use their cunning minds, fierce determination, and sense of humour to overcome every obstacle that is thrown their way. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Carolynn, a 150-year-old shimmering owl introduces the children to a world of Shimmies. Hubert, a one-month old fawn, his mother Abigail, the Biggsy, two raccoons, Rad-knows-ways, a cocky beaver and Madeline, a Blue Jay far from home soon become their closest friends. Reddy Bun Buns, a baby bunny, an Irish wolfhound, and a massive Gray whale round out the circle of Shimmies. When the children meet Barry the Pig and his albino friend Donkey, they learn of lost treasure. Teamed up with their best friend Lucas William Gabriel, III, otherwise known as Coolio, they use their brain, brawn, and persistence to solve the mystery of Canada’s most notorious religious zealot, Brother XII, and his lost gold. Through laughter, tears, lost and triumph, the courageous children of man learn the true meaning of love, friendship, and the truth of never-ending life.