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After a shipwreck shatters the rocks off Washington’s Cape Flattery, Nathan McAllister, son of the local lighthouse keeper, believes that some survivors survived. Unexplained footprints on a deserted beach, a theft at the trading post, and sightings of a wild “hairy man” lead Nathan to suspect that someone is hiding deep within the remote sea caves. With his new friend Lighthouse George, a fisherman from the Makah whaling tribe, Nathan braves the fierce Pacific waters. They hunt seals, fish, and search for clues while facing the danger of the uncharted coast.
Years later, alone in the forest, Nathan discovers a ghostly canoe and a skeleton that may unlock the mystery of an ancient treasure, betrayal and murder that has haunted the coastal region for generations.
This adventure‑filled tale explores friendship, history, and the rugged spirit of the Pacific Northwest, bringing to life the Makah Indians and the hidden lore of the sea.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Will Hobbs
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