New Novel - The Council Tree

St George, UT, July 31, 2008 --(PR.com)-- When Daniel's village is captured by enemy warriors, he suddenly finds himself as part of a secret plan to escape captivity and seek help from friendly villages across the frozen plain. The small group manages to escape the village, but find themselves fighting blizzards, wolves, starvation, fierce rivers, and enemy warriors. Daniel's faith in his people's tradition is at stake as he battles these odds. Not every member of their small band survives the ordeal. Can Daniel survive and keep his faith alive with him?

This new novel, The Council Tree, by Kelli Hicks is an exploration of a young boy’s journey through insurmountable odds as he fights to save his people from their enemies. This is a tale of discovering self and learning what a person can accomplish by putting his mind to the task.

Kelli Hicks is a high school teacher in the St. George, Utah area. She wrote this novel with her students in mind. They needed a tale of a person who was not expected to succeed, but who beat the odds and achieved his dreams. This book is meant for students of all ages who need a reminder that they can truly accomplish the things they desire.

The Council Tree is perfect for people of all ages. It is available for purchase at http://www.lulu.com/khicks for $10.95 (ISBN # 978-1-4357-0730-6), Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and many other locations. Kelli Hicks may be contacted at kellisuec@hotmail.com for any information regarding the book.

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