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In the early 1920s the accelerating destruction of the California redwoods is more than natureloving Marion Baker can bear After throwing herself headlong into the work of the Save the Redwoods League she meets the handsome Frank Duncanonly to find out hes the son of one of the areas worst timber barons Though deeply disappointed she realizes she could have an opportunity to convince him to rescue her favorite grove of trees from his fathers greedy grasp But as she grows to love Frank will she be able to persuade him Or will she have to choose between him and her conservation effortsNearly fifty years later in 1972 polio survivor June Turner is deeply proud of the legacy her greataunt Marion has left as a redwood warrior Despite her disability June is determined to prove herself capable as a ranger at the recently established Redwood National Park even if it means taking to the trails with her crutch in hand What better way to carry on the family tradition of preserving Gods magnificent creationWhen aspiring film student Adam Garner asks June to help make a documentary about Marions life she swiftly grabs the chance to spread her aunts worthy reputation That is until they unearth a secret that might shatter the family legacy In the scramble for answers June may lose not only her family pride but also her own dreamsKaren Barnetts passion and admiration for nature shines in this wonderfully paced and deftly executed story If you enjoy books that cause your spirit to soar as high as the redwood treetops I highly recommend Where Trees Touch the SkyKatie Powner Christy Award winner and author of The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass