Dann is now all grown up and is traveling with a snow dog, hunting for knowledge and grappling with despair, while Mara's daughter and Griot embark on a strange adventure, discovering that love and song can bring happiness, in the sequel to Mara and Dann.
Dann is grown up now, hunting for knowledge and despondent over the inadequacies of his civilization. With his trusted companions— Mara's daughter, his hope for the future; the abandoned child-soldier Griot, who discovers the meaning of love and the ability to sing stories; and the snow dog, a faithful friend who brings him back from the depths of despair— Dann embarks on a strange and captivating adventure in a suddenly colder, more watery climate in the north.
