Rori's Ghost: The Secret of the Stone Stairs

"Rori's Ghost is the story of a young girl left alone to wander the legendary forests of Patria. As she seeks to escape a horrible childhood of abuse, she uncovers the vanished children stolen from their homes and destined to be sold as slaves unless Rori can rescue them. In her effort to free the children, Rori discovers a secret stairway cut into the side of a forbidden mountain.
But she soon discovers something else she is not alone. Something is watching her. Something is stalking her. Something far more powerful than the evil men who are pursuing her.
Rori's Ghost deals with the deep themes of trust, faith and courage. It's a young teen's epic journey to discover her real identity and the meaning of her troubled life as she climbs the secret stairs."