Elma is a joyful, free-spirited child who is being raised by a bear she thinks of as her father. But Papa Bear is hiding a secret, and the close-knit duo must make a long and perilous journey to begin a mysterious new life beyond the forest. Adventure and danger are in store as they discover the linked secrets of Elma's past and future.

A subtle and touching tale of liberation, following a protagonist on the path to self-discovery.On the day of her sixtieth birthday, Josy refuses to blow out the candles on her cake. Her bags are packed. She's come to a decision: she's going to win back her freedom by taking off in her old Volkswagen minibus! Even if it means leaving behind her husband and family. In a state of shock, they all blame her for making such a selfish move. But is it really so selfish to listen to that little vo...

Elma and "Papa Bear" must undertake a perilous journey to the other side of the mountain, where the young girl will be brought face to face with her past, and future. When Papa Bear is hurt along the way, Elma will have to dig deeper still—the fate of their world depends on it. With such a weight on her shoulders, only Elma's love for her "Papa" can give her the courage to go on and rejoice in a new day. The continuation and final chapter of a magnificent story for young readers.