The three book series is inspired by and connected by significant Indigenous people, legends and places and begins with the story about Mohawk Chief and Captain John Deserontyon, ‘Where the Lightning has Struck, A true story about Mohawk Chief and Captain John Deserontyon.’

The second story is connected through lightning that eventually saves the magical sugar maple ‘Wishing Tree’. Was this lightning strike from Captain John? The story encourages the reader to think about what is really important in their lives and asks, ‘what would you wish for?’

The third story is connected by the Wishing Tree, called ‘Lake on the Mountain, Waterfall Wish’. Did the magical tree grant their wish? This love story is about two people who were meant to be together forever and their wish comes true.

All net proceeds from this children’s book series are being donated to Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na, towards the construction of new Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre planned in the Mohawk Territory, Tyendinaga, to protect and revitalize the Mohawk language for current and future generations.

Pamela Devonshire is a Canadian author and storyteller with Mohawk, British and Scottish ancestry. She is a proud member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and descendent of Chief John Deserontyon. Pamela offers a compelling and creative Indigenous worldview, sharing stories about her family ancestry and the founding of Tyendinaga.

Pamela enjoys sharing her stories with children and is inspired by their appetite to learn more about Indigenous peoples in southern Ontario.