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Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest

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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?

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Format

Hardback

Publisher

Affirm Press

Country

Australia

Date

25 February 2025

Pages

176

ISBN

9781923293335

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.

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?

Format

Hardback

Publisher

Affirm Press

Country

Australia

Date

25 February 2025

Pages

176

ISBN

9781923293335

Book Review

Wildsmith: Into the Dark Forest
by Liz Flanagan, Joe Todd-Stanton (illus.)

by Bella Mackey, Mar 2025

Rowan grew up in the bustling city at the heart of the kingdom of Gallren, but when war threatens, her mother whisks her away to the Dark Forest – to the grandfather Rowan didn’t even know she had. But her grandfather isn’t the only revelation: living in the Dark Forest, Rowan soon discovers that magical creatures, such as dragons, are as real as horses and chickens! With poachers lurking in the forest threatening the creatures, Rowan doesn’t have much time to wonder at the unexpected magic of the world. She has to work with the other residents to protect the Dark Forest and its creatures.

This is a gentle and immersive fantasy adventure that’s equally perfect for kids who love magic and those who love animals. It’s just the first instalment of a new series, and I’m already keen to devour more! Rowan is a plucky and resourceful heroine in a rich, whimsical world that it will be a delight for readers to discover and return to. With short chapters, a fast-paced story and beautiful illustrations, this is a great read for kids aged 7+.