Eleven-year-old Shanna and eight-year-old Rye take on grown-up responsibilities when an accident leaves Momma unable to walk for several weeks. Sister and brother must work hard to save the family garden and put food on the table. Then a massive hail storm threatens to destroy everything they have worked for. Shanna and the Goddess is the fourth book in the Children's Wheel of the Year series. Here is a story about celebrating the Summer Solstice (Litha) that brings the themes of maturity, empowerment and confidence to life. As Shanna and Rye accept responsibilities, they discover the self-confidence and inner strength that come from hard work. But the real test of their resolve comes when a severe hail storm breaks. How can a couple of kids keep the storm from flattening their garden? Each earth-centered holiday has its own energy and meaning. Shanna and Rye's Summer Solstice is a celebration of life and courage.