The Great Weather Diviner

The Great Weather Diviner is a young adult fantasy novel about the untold origin story of Punxsutawney Phil. When a flood strikes the small mining town of Punxsutawney, Junior the groundhog embarks on a journey to uncover why nature itself has turned on his people. As Junior confronts difficult questions about responsibility, environmental protection, and the power of storytelling, he sets out to find the Guardians, legendary superpowered animals from his childhood stories who have always offered help in times of need. Along the way, he is pursued by Callidus, the evil raven overlord who seeks to stop him from discovering the truth about the Guardians and his family's role in their community's history. With the help of his new friend Jill, a brilliant hedgehog, Junior strives to create a more harmonious future for all animals in their fantastical world. The Great Weather Diviner is a thought-provoking and action-packed adventure that addresses themes of self-discovery, generational change, and the consequences of greed.