The first in a three-book series introduces Cherokee youth Billy Buckhorn, whose uncanny intuition became apparent at an early age. Billy begins to experience an enhanced level of ESP after he survives being struck by lightning. This sudden increase in power puts Billy at odds with a teacher who labels him "abnormal". Billy soon uncovers an unsavory secret from the teacher's past, and uses his psychic power to expose the teacher's true motives and stop his diabolical plan. PathFinders hi/low novels are written at a lower reading level but with age-appropriate plots. The main characters in all the titles are Native American teens and the stories all include references to traditional ways. These books feature an easy-to-read layout, linear story lines, limited vocabulary and contemporary as well as historic topics. Reading Level 4.2
