The Secret Journey of the Silver Reindeer

"It was in the far north country of Lapland, where the winter days are brightened only by starlight and glistening snow and the summer nights are dimmed only by heavy clouds crossing the sun, that young Aslak undertook a secret journey to save his family and his herd of silver reindeer."

Fifteen-year-old Aslak had to prove to himself and the village elders that he was old enough to care for his younger brothers and sisters and the herd of reindeer. He also had to outwit his treacherous uncle who was plotting to take over the family treasures.

How Aslak undertook his dangerous secret journey to the family burial ground and saved his family and their wealth from the uncle is the heart of this heroic tale. Lee Kingman evokes the fierce independence and resourcefulness of the Lapps in their rugged and beautiful country.