Complex sentence: Desperate to save her loved ones, Iona subtly manipulates their thoughts, feelings and the weather to minimise their grief, and, together with the spirit of her fox friend, guides them and the fox's family to safety on the coast.
Split into simpler sentences: Desperate to save her loved ones, Iona subtly manipulates their thoughts, feelings and the weather to minimise their grief. Together with the spirit of her fox friend, Iona guides the islanders and the fox's family to safety on the coast.