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The Girl Of The Forest
Paperback
Publisher Price: $15.99
ISBN13: 9781764878784
Publisher: Patrick White Publishers
Published: Aug 20 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Deep in a magical forest, Claire has always found comfort among the animals, the whispering trees, and the peaceful waters of the nearby lake. For as long as she can remember, the forest has been her home and its creatures her family. She dances with the deer and sings with the birds, living a life of quiet freedom.
But one day, the forest falls strangely silent. That loud kind of quiet.
Drawn toward a mysterious voice at the lake, Claire meets Thomas, a friendly boy who opens the door to a world she has long lived apart from. Yet their new friendship soon brings Claire face-to-face with someone from her past. Painful memories of her missing mother, Emily, begin to return. And when Claire comes face-to-face with Grace, Thomas's mother and the very woman who took Emily away, she must confront the truth she has been running from.
With Thomas and his new friends Evie and Evan by her side, Claire must find the courage to uncover why Grace took her mother, confront old fears, and discover what it really means to trust others again. But the answer is more surprising than she ever expected. Grace wasn't evil, she was lonely. And Claire's greatest challenge may not be fighting an enemy, but offering forgiveness instead.
This heartfelt forest adventure explores courage, friendship, forgiveness, and finding family in unexpected places. Perfect for readers aged 7 to 10, this story will capture the hearts of children who love magical tales, animal companions, and brave heroines who discover that home isn't always a place, it's the people who care for you.
Written by an 11-year-old author with a wild imagination, Girl of the Forest is a debut that reminds us all that even in the loneliest moments, connection and kindness can change everything. Join Claire as she learns that sometimes the scariest truths lead to the most beautiful new beginnings.
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