The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist

It’s the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness. The children aren’t worried about the legendary Grizzled Grist who lives here; they’re excited to show off their outdoor skills-foraging, climbing, trapping. No one’s impressed with Liam’s skill of hiding. But it turns out a hider can see what others think does not exist.

A hider moves with soundless ease and treads as softly as the breeze.

At times, a hider barely breathes-but what is this the hider sees?

When the children and their frazzled teacher walk confidently into disaster, little Liam saves the day-a triumph for the quiet child no one notices.