The Dollmage is the wise woman of Seekvalley. As her powers weaken and age comes upon her, she knows she must chose a successor. On the day she predicts to be the birthday of her chosen one, two girls are born: Annakey and Renoa. One must learn the Dollmage's magic, but which one? She chooses Renoa, but as Annakey grows, she discovers that she, too, has magic. When Seekvalley is threatened by outside forces, Annakey is the only one with a plan to save her people. But how can she ever persuade the Dollmage that she has the power to help? Who will believe her?

Benjamin Franklin Juvenile Young Adult Fiction Award Nomination

ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults Selection

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Citation

This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award. It was recognised in the Fiction - YA category by the Benjamin Franklin Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-16 years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2002 by Red Deer College Press, Canada .

Martine Leavitt is an award-winning writer of critically acclaimed young adult fiction. Besides winning the prestigious Mr. Christie's Award and Benjamin Franklin Award, Martine's previous titles have received numerous award nominations including the Governor General's Literary Award. Martine also holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Vermont College and lives in High River, Alberta.