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In *The Ancient One*, seventeen‑year‑old Kate Davis partners with her Great Aunt Melanie to protect an Oregon redwood forest from encroaching loggers. During their efforts, a mysterious time tunnel transports Kate five centuries into the past, where she faces the malignant creature Gashra. Gashra, intent on annihilating the forest, forces Kate to confront ancient threats while learning the value of stewardship and courage across time.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: T. A. Barron
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