Secrets of the Shield

By Brian Kelsall

In the remote wilderness of the Canadian Shield, eleven-year-old Sam lives a peaceful, quiet life--until Wing arrives.

Sam's intrigued by the Indigenous girl who has come to stay with his family for the summer. She's quiet and seemingly good at everything. But after a chilling run-in with a reclusive neighbor, Sam and Wing uncover a shared secret from their past--the truth about the tragedy that took Wing's parents nine years ago and altered Sam's life irrevocably--and a danger far greater than either could imagine.

As the threat closes in, Sam and Wing find unexpected allies: an order of ancient beavers, led by the mysterious Masata, and Kyree, a magnificent birdlike creature who seems to know their destinies. Together, they must prepare to face a terrible evil in an epic battle for the survival of the planet.

Perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures and Beyond the Bright Sea, Brian Kelsall's Secrets of the Shield is a page-turning tale of courage, friendship, love, and tenacity--even when all seems lost.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967510571
• ISBN13: 9781967510573
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Flashpoint
• Length: 268 Pages
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8