Julie, a 14-year-old girl, moves to a small Oregon seaside town with her family after her father loses his job. She struggles to adjust, but her life takes a magical turn when a large Roosevelt Elk becomes her silent guide and protector after she discovers an old Spanish gold coin on the beach. As she searches for the Tillamook Treasure, Julie learns about the area's Native American history and the legend of an elk saved by a slave before his death. The elk's black hand-print markings on its neck are a sign of its spirit guide role. Julie's adventure is a heartwarming and humorous tale of self-discovery, family, and the true treasure she finds in her family.
The Legend of Tillamook's Gold
A young girl's beachcombing adventure leads her to a mysterious ancient coin, sparking a thrilling quest to uncover a long-forgotten Native-American legend about a treasure hidden on a mythical mountain.