Jim Ugly is a tough, sandy mongrel with a large helping of timber wolf. Jake has never really liked him. But when his dad disappears, he and Jim Ugly become partners in a wild, helter-skelter journey to the Sierra Nevada mountains and San Francisco.

Pursued by a greedy and vicious 'yellowleg' soldier, they search for Dad's whereabouts, some fabulous diamonds and the astounding truth.

A gripping adventure story from bestselling author Sid Fleischman.

Mike McShane is probably best known for his comedy improvisation on the show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Other TV credits include Seinfeld, Spawn and Clerks, and film roles include playing Friar Tuck in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.