The Nearly True Adventures of Carayak
A Magical Alaskan Adventure Like No Other!
The Story
Deep in the frozen north of Alaska, where the wind howls and the snow drifts high, a Red-Bearded Man and his son, Carayak, live on the edge of the world. Their life is filled with wild adventures—but none as strange as the day Carayak tumbled into a snow cave and found himself face-to-face with dancing tundra elves, a talking moose, and a secret so big it could change everything!
Carayak must make a choice: keep the biggest secret of his life or risk losing his dad to the magic of the north forever. Will he be able to stay silent, or will his tongue slip, turning his father into a moose for good?
Based on nearly true stories passed down through laughter and late-night storytelling, The Nearly True Adventures of Carayak and the Red-Bearded Man is a heartwarming, hilarious, and slightly unbelievable tale of magic, mischief, and the power of keeping a promise.
Perfect for kids, parents, and adventure-lovers of all ages!
Listen to the Adventure
Experience the magic through audio narration
Meet the Characters
The heroes and magical beings of Carayak’s tale
Carayak
A curious and brave boy who
discovers a magical secret
The Red-Bearded Man
Carayak’s father, a rugged
Alaskan with a mysterious past
The Magical Moose
A transformed father with
antlers and wisdom
Tundra Elves Elder
Ancient guardian of the north’s
most powerful magic
Inside the Book
A glimpse into Carayak’s magical world
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"The snow cave glittered with ice crystals that sparkled like a thousand tiny stars. Carayak's breath came out in white puffs as he stared at the dancing figures before him. They were small, no taller than his knee, with pointed ears and clothes made of moss and lichen. Tundra elves. Real, actual tundra elves..."
— Chapter 3: The Snow Cave
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"The elder elf's voice was ancient and creaky, like wind through old trees. 'Remember, young one, if your tongue gets loose, he stays a moose. The magic of the north does not forgive broken promises.'"
— Chapter 5: The Warning
Behind the Story
Growing up in Alaska, I heard countless “nearly true” stories around campfires and dinner tables. Tales of mysterious encounters in the wilderness, of magic hiding in plain sight beneath the aurora borealis, and of the importance of keeping your word—even when it’s the hardest thing in the world.
Carayak’s adventure is inspired by these stories and by the incredible bond between parents and children. At its heart, this is a story about promises, about the magic that exists when we honor our commitments, and about the love that transcends even the wildest transformations.
— R.B. Beck
Begin the Adventure Today
Join Carayak in the frozen north and discover the magic, mischief, and
wonder waiting in the snow-covered wilderness of Alaska.