Twelve-year-old Sky Daniels isn't interested in ordinary summer breaks. While her friends head to camp or sleep in, Sky grabs a dusty old map left behind by her late grandfather-a legendary gold prospector-and heads into the rugged wilderness of the Colorado Rockies... alone.Armed with a backpack, a compass, and more determination than most adults, Sky sets off on a life-changing adventure. But the mountains hold more than just gold-they hide danger, tests of courage, and deep, echoing wisdom.From icy rivers and wild predators to hidden ghost towns and unexpected friendships, Sky and the Golden Mountain is an unforgettable story of grit, growth, and discovering the richest treasures of all: resilience, purpose, and the power of self-belief.