YA Inspirational Fiction
Sixteen-year-old Sadie Foster wants nothing more than to live a normal life. Raised on a biological research base in The Great Bear Rainforest, she not only grew up alongside the native Spirit Bears but developed a deep love and protectiveness for them. When her father dies trying to save a beloved Spirit Bear cub from a poacher, Sadie's left heartbroken and burdened with guilt.
Needing a fresh start, Sadie, and her mom transfer to a research base in Redwood Hills, California. She begins her junior year at Redwood Academy and takes a job at the local animal sanctuary, where she finds herself unexpectedly falling for Ronan O'Connor, the handsome assistant ranger.
Any hope of starting over is soon uprooted when she begins having dreams connected to the mysterious disappearance of the Spirit Bears in Great Bear. She soon realizes someone's hiding a dark secret and will stop at nothing to keep it hidden. Not knowing who she can trust, Sadie must confront her past in order to solve the mystery and save the Spirit Bears and community she loves.