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Wildsmith 1: Into the Dark Forest
Book #1 of Wildsmith
By Liz Flanagan
Illustrated by Joe Todd Stanton
Table of Contents
About The Book
When war threatens Rowan's beloved city, she and her mother move to the Dark Forest to live with the grandfather she has never met.
Rowan struggles to adjust to her new life until she rescues a baby dragon from poachers and discovers an extraordinary family secret: like her grandpa, she's a wildsmith - a person who can heal and speak to animals!
The summer speeds by as Rowan fosters a clutch of dragons, makes new friends and even meets a trio of powerful witches.
But danger is lurking on the horizon. Can Rowan step into her power as a wildsmith and protect the Dark Forest?
Rowan struggles to adjust to her new life until she rescues a baby dragon from poachers and discovers an extraordinary family secret: like her grandpa, she's a wildsmith - a person who can heal and speak to animals!
The summer speeds by as Rowan fosters a clutch of dragons, makes new friends and even meets a trio of powerful witches.
But danger is lurking on the horizon. Can Rowan step into her power as a wildsmith and protect the Dark Forest?
About The Author
credit to come
About The Illustrator
Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton, UK, and received a first-class degree in Illustration from UWE Bristol. He is the author and illustrator of The Secret of Black Rock, which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018 (illustrated category) and was long-listed for the 2018 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.
Product Details
- Publisher: Affirm Kids (February 25, 2025)
- Length: 176 pages
- ISBN13: 9781923293335
- Ages: 9 - 12
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Raves and Reviews
'With short chapters, a fast-paced story and beautiful illustrations, this is a great read for kids aged 7+.'
– Readings Monthly
'If you’ve got a young fantasy lover or someone who might like to give it a go, I reckon Wildsmith might be a good place to start.'
– Your Kid's Next Read
'Heartwarming and magical.'
– Magpies Magazine
'Strong themes of animal rescue, habitat preservation and love of family underpin this uncomplicated story which charms by its simplicity and absolute certainty of who is right and who is wrong'. - StoryLinks
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