Giant Killers

Fleeing from an abusive stepfather, fourteen year old Jason McCormick finds refuge in a remote native community in Northern Canada. Befriended by Shanny Rupert and his family, Jason soon realizes that the people of the Sandy Narrows Indian Reservation are in the midst of a major crisis of their own. Despite government assurance, a logging company has marked a two-hundred year old stand of timber for destruction. The huge white pine trees have played an important part in the communities for generations, and the villagers have vowed to do everything they can to protect their heritage. Jason and Shanny are swept into a battle to save the trees from being cut down. In the meantime, Jason's stepfather (Eli Palmer) has formulated a murderous plot to eliminate his stepson and gain sole possession of Jason's inheritance. Set in the wilderness of Northern Ontario, Canada, Giant Killers contains a challenging message and plotline, including a unique cast of unforgettable characters.