What’s more valuable than gold? Eleven-year-old Gugu and her brother Thabo believe a dusty map holds the answer. Their secret quest leads them deep into the Mashishing hills, where they discover a treasure guarded by Simba, a golden, talking lion. Simba isn’t protecting jewels; he’s protecting the last legacy of a wise king. To save their friend and a massive secret from a relentless hunter, the children must choose between personal fortune and becoming the unseen Guardians of the Veld.