Three animal friends. One first step beyond home. A journey that opens the whole world. In the Inky, Tales of the Tailless Cat series, The Pacific Northwest and Great Land Beyond , readers meet Inky, a fluffy black Manx cat with no tail; Ebony, a sleek black cat with a tiny bobbed tail and a sharp eye for trouble; and Sierra, a cheerful black Labrador with a brave heart and a serious love of snacks. What begins as a simple adventure beyond the hill near home becomes the first unforgettable journey in a series filled with wonder, folklore, friendship, and discovery. As the trio travels north from California through the Pacific Northwest and into Alaska, they ride trains, stow away on ships, travel by dog sled, and slip from one breathtaking landscape to the next. Along the way, they explore whispering canyons, painted harbors, shining glaciers, the vast northern road, Denali’s grandeur, and the deep stillness of Gates of the Arctic. At every stop, Inky, Ebony, and Sierra meet remarkable animal guides who share legends, local lore, and life lessons about courage, humility, patience, teamwork, and respect for the land. Each new place changes them a little more, until they begin to understand that travel is not only about reaching somewhere new—it is about learning how to see the world, and themselves, differently. Perfect for readers who love: animal adventure stories - folklore and legends - nature-filled journeys - meaningful friendship stories - children’s chapter books with heart - uplifting life lessons woven into adventure Filled with vivid settings, memorable animal characters, and storybook warmth, Inky, Tales of the Tailless Cat: The Pacific Northwest and Great Land Beyond is a charming beginning to a world-traveling series that invites readers to wonder what lies beyond the next hill—and to discover that every ending is really the start of a new adventure.