Book excerpt: "And it is my dearest hope that your destiny lies here with us-and that with you, we become the Four." Deerface is determined to protect his colony from their sworn enemies, the exiles. Though he is the smallest of his littermates and often overlooked, he is fierce and tenacious in his desire to achieve greatness and atone for the damage left behind by his exiled father. With the help of an unexpected ally, he finds a way forward, but will it be enough to overcome his father's treachery and save his colony? In the tradition of classics such as Watership Down and Redwall, The Power of Four trilogy has rich and spirited characters in a vibrant and fantastical world. Love and humor are ever present, even amidst the trials of triumph and heartbreak. Readers young and old will relate to the ever-complex dynamics of family and community, and will cheer on the adventuresome rabbits as their saga unfolds in this first of three books.