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Forest Legend - by Dan Ellens - 1 of 1

Forest Legend - by Dan Ellens (Paperback)

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  • A deer journeys through time, witnessing a resilient world transformed as humans struggle for control over nature.Mother Nature struggles to maintain equilibrium in a changing world while fire, disease, logging, human displacement, and war repeatedly destroy forests of centuries-old trees.
  • 320 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Science & Nature

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A deer journeys through time, witnessing a resilient world transformed as humans struggle for control over nature.

Mother Nature struggles to maintain equilibrium in a changing world while fire, disease, logging, human displacement, and war repeatedly destroy forests of centuries-old trees. Split Toe, a deer chosen at birth for a unique education, travels through time to understand the interconnected workings of a Michigan forest. He meets humans along the way: Ice Age hunters who trap and kill a mastodon; Mukwoh, a young Ojibwe hunter who stalks Split Toe through swamp and forest; loggers clear-cutting Michigan's white pines; Edra, a woman advocating for the trees; Angus and Grace, pioneers who become a first generation of family farmers; scientists from the future studying the impact of nuclear radiation.

Split Toe witnesses two hundred years of conflict building between modern humans-who fight to control the natural world-and Mother Nature, who repeatedly reaches for balance. He wonders whether human ways will ultimately overpower Mother Nature, until he meets a boy who changes everything.



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"Ol' Split Toe, the majestic, time-traveling deer, takes us on a magical ride through ancient forests, the land of the First People, colonial settlement and deforestation, and modern times. An epic adventure story that will transform how you look at our land and inspire you to conserve it."

-Bill Gleason, author and tree naturalist, West Hartford, CT

"Through the eyes of a mythical, time-traveling whitetail buck, this rich tale explores humanity's relationship with nature. A really good read."

-E. L. Stanesa, avid fly fisherman and conservationist

"A relevant tale of conscientious stewardship, set at the crossroads of history and the divine, where care for our Earth echoes from the past with sacred purpose."

-Garrett Bowman, director of the Fortune Bay Expedition Team

"A captivating, gritty tale that blends folklore with raw, emotional depth, leaving readers both enthralled and moved by its unforgettable characters and powerful storytelling."

-Michael Gabrion, chair, Muskegon River Watershed Assembly

"A powerful, lyrical meditation on wilderness, myth, and memory. Ellens has created a tale that feels ancient and urgent at the same time."

-William Gibson, author of Neuromancer and The New York Times bestseller Agency


Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: .82 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-18 Years
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Publisher: Mission Point Press
Theme: Environment
Format: Paperback
Author: Dan Ellens
Language: English
Street Date: March 31, 2026
TCIN: 1010767819
UPC: 9781968761080
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-7026
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.72 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.82 pounds
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