Ever wondered if animals always had tails? Or, how they first started talking to us “ the superior” living being on earth? There’s a story; wild and humbling that began in the sacred valley of Agastyadri Mountains, where a curious girl named Gavree learns the truth about the ancient exchange between humans and animals, and fights to save her land from darker days and even darker traditions. ​ This is Gavree’s story too. Before she became the fierce heir of the guarded Aga Desham, she was a curious child longing for answers. Gavree faces a dire choice as her village turns to a dangerous ritual to appease their goddess, Valli. ​ Told through the voices of the author’s grandmother and Gavree herself, this tale of adventure and breaking boundaries blends magic, tradition, and drama. ​ With captivating illustrations, the book takes readers on a journey with Gavree as she wrestles with faith, fear, and destiny, discovering that true strength often begins with asking why.