D. M. Kannapan

Two rival wagon-makers journey into the desert, to prove their mastery of their craft and help a nomad on his nostalgic quest. Aseb is the top apprentice wagon-maker in their village, and is terrified of losing their perfect track record. Their fellow-apprentice Lecip is determined to best Aseb at wagon-making one day, and she won't stop challenging Aseb to contests till she does. The pair's rivalry and dedication to their craft will take them on a journey with a group of kindly nomads, deep into a desert where they will learn why they cared so much about wagon-making in the first place.