Talitha, a pretty little twelve-year-old tomboy, lives in a remote village, almost lost in a bubble of time. By day, the village is a bustling, happy place. But, come sunset, everything changes with the woeful wail from the "Forbidden Forest," loud, long, eerie. Upon Talitha's tiny shoulders rests the fate of an entire village, as she and her beloved little dog, Scamper, enter the forest one night, to find a world enchanted and magical, populated by the ferocious Warg, talking trees, a crusty old gnome, and a myriad of other strange beings. It becomes the task of one little girl to show the village that love and courage are potent weapons against fear. This is book one in a series planned to excite, educate, and entertain young children. Stories which explore the strength of the human will, the power of love, and the might of knowledge, will nourish the potential of children to become fully developed, understanding, and confident contributing members of our global society.