The Elk Kingdom. The Elk Kingdom, #1

Long before the first elf learned to speak, the Great Elk and the First Elf made a silent pact under the oldest tree in the world: the elk would carry the living songs of the forest in their antlers, and the elves would listen and keep the quiet places safe. Every few seasons, the songs fade into a deep hush called the Silent Veil - and the Great Elk chooses a new Listener, almost always a child whose heart is still open.
This year, the Veil has come three seasons too early. Six-year-old Elian has always heard more than most. When the ancient carving on his bedroom wall flickers dark, he knows the pact is breaking. Drawn alone into the mist, he meets the Great Elk face to face - and senses a second shadow moving just behind it, one that leaves no tracks at all. As the forest's songs grow fainter and his family searches through the night for answers, Elian must decide whether to step into the silence and answer a call that could save everything he loves.
The Elk Kingdom, Book I: The Silent Veil is a gently spooky, richly illustrated read-aloud adventure about family, courage, and the magic of really listening - perfect for children ages 6-9 who love enchanted forests and stories with heart. Book 1 of The Elk Kingdom series. Book II: The Hollow Heart is coming soon