Alex travels to the Arctic with her explorer father, to return Siku, a little white fox, to its natural habitat. There she makes friends with a young Inuit boy, whose own father has disappeared and is believed to be dead. When the two children discover something that links Siku with Canny's missing father, the Sharman or wise man, tells Canny he must go and search for him. Together, Canny, Alex, her father and Siku set out on a journey into the Arctic. Suggested level: primary.