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by Marc Severson (Author)
Fat Badger holds two important positions among the people of Sky Valley. He is both the Winter Chief and the Valley Trader responsible for making satisfactory deals with those who come to the valley seeking precious sky stones leftover from the third world. Because his wife, Fire Star, also holds a coveted position as Summer Matron, they represent a powerful force in the valley. One day after a man seems to fall from the sky, the entire valley is thrown into an uproar. After Fat Badger and others find the broken body lying in the bushes, he must decide how best to investigate the strange and unprecedented occurrence. To compound the issue, winter arrives in all its fury, bringing snow like no one has ever seen before. As the situation rapidly disintegrates into chaos and death, Fat Badger and his family must use their skills in a valiant attempt to save their people. In this compelling tale, a spiritual mystery unfolds amid prehistoric Arizona as an important leader in Sky Valley toils with his family to rescue his people from an uncertain future.
