Topanga Canyon is filled with mysterious caves, hidden parks difficult to get to, drastic mysteries of what seems like sudden and horrible forest fires and floods, as well as quaint little mysteries of nature like old tortoises and skimmers and other critters to be seen in their nooks and crannies. Canyon life is wild and wonderful all at the same time. It is the life for the brave and adventuresome not the meek and weak hearted. Laurel spent almost seven years in the canyon with her older brother John, Mama, and Dad along with their many dogs and cats. Laurel shares many of the mysteries she experienced while living in one of the most beautiful places on earth. The caves surpass many of the mysteries of Topanga because of their intrinsic qualities, essence and affiliation with humans of the past who dwelt in and around them using them as homes and storage places for food and other things... Grey scale illustrations