A spellbinding historical fiction adventure about the cultural roots of the Southern Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina and origins of Southern Appalachian dance. The harrowing journeys of a young Cherokee girl, grieving Scots-Irish immigrant farm boy, and courageous African American slave end when their paths cross on a mountain in western North Carolina. Their unexpected encounter with a mountain boy, Johnny Basic, changes their lives forever and contributes to the birth of a new American folk tradition that survives to this day. Find out what happened on that mountain that day! This story is filled with authentic details about Native Americans (Cherokees), the Irish emigration, The Great Philadelphia Wagon Road, the African slave trade and American slavery. Contains an extensive Study Guide for School and Home. "Incredible story, wonderful history, eye opening, thought provoking and heart rending. What a connection!" Jessica Knorr, K-12 Reading Teacher