Little Emil Yek, a tiny Florida Key deer, travels with his little group of friends and encounters obstacles, dangers, enemies and compassionate helpers along his journey. As they travel, the journey is not only one that tests their physical endurance, but also tests their patience, courage, friendship, loyalty and love. It becomes a rite of passage that reflects the desires and needs of youngsters traveling toward maturity as they are forced to make decisions without parental guidance and finally learn to differentiate between good and bad influences. Both children and adults enjoy this story, which will become a classic
