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Fern of the Forest
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I am a skilled violinist and have taken lessons since I was four years oldI was found abandoned in the woods as a babyI can’t always control my temper, and sometimes people get hurtThink you’ve got it? Here’s a hint . . . I’m terrible at violin.
No one knows where Fern Masden came from, and no one knows who—or what—she’s becoming. Abandoned in the woods as a baby, Fern is discovered by a hiker and later adopted by the doctor who cared for her.
Flash forward thirteen years and she’s living in NYC, her mother the top pediatrician at Children’s Hospital. Only, Fern is sick; she can’t keep down any food, can’t sleep, and has terrible headaches and coughing fits. After months of inconclusive tests, her mother wakes her in the dead of the night and moves them to a cabin in a mysterious town in the middle of nowhere. Within a few days of living at the cabin, Fern feels extraordinarily better, but she soon discovers that her new home is in the wilderness for a reason.
It turns out that Fern has emerging powers, and now she has another battle to fight. She has to figure out what’s going on inside her before the creature within takes over the human girl she longs to be.
I am a skilled violinist and have taken lessons since I was four years oldI was found abandoned in the woods as a babyI can’t always control my temper, and sometimes people get hurtThink you’ve got it? Here’s a hint . . . I’m terrible at violin.
No one knows where Fern Masden came from, and no one knows who—or what—she’s becoming. Abandoned in the woods as a baby, Fern is discovered by a hiker and later adopted by the doctor who cared for her.
Flash forward thirteen years and she’s living in NYC, her mother the top pediatrician at Children’s Hospital. Only, Fern is sick; she can’t keep down any food, can’t sleep, and has terrible headaches and coughing fits. After months of inconclusive tests, her mother wakes her in the dead of the night and moves them to a cabin in a mysterious town in the middle of nowhere. Within a few days of living at the cabin, Fern feels extraordinarily better, but she soon discovers that her new home is in the wilderness for a reason.
It turns out that Fern has emerging powers, and now she has another battle to fight. She has to figure out what’s going on inside her before the creature within takes over the human girl she longs to be.
136 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 4, 2025
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December 24, 2025
FERN OF THE FOREST is a wonderful tale of an adolescent girl who feels out of step with the world around her who discovers there’s a *fantastical* reason why that is. It’s a well-worn premise (to be sure), but debut author J. L. Thaxton makes this story feel fresh with mythological twists and turns, a bright young protagonist you will cheer for, and a group of friends you will wish you could join. What else is great about this book? It’s SHORT! If you have a reluctant reader who is intimidated by the length of so many books being published for adolescents today, this slim book is the perfect story to hand to them. I highly recommend!
January 14, 2025
*I’VE RECEIVED AN ARC FROM OWL’S NEST PUBLISHERS FOR AN HONEST REVIEW*
whimsically fantastic. a down-to-earth ride.
i enjoyed getting to know fern and witnessing this young, brightly spirited young woman come into her own (in more than one way). fern’s life isn’t perfect. like any young teenager, she must deal with mental, emotional and physical challenges throughout her tale. at first, she is a lost spirit, having to deal with her fair share of adversity at such a young age. but that does not stop her from becoming the fierce and strong and resilient protector she is meant to be.
J. L. Thaxton has created an incredibly heartwarming story that will ignite the slumbering fierceness inside any reader that comes across fern’s tale. she writes from a character’s perspective who faces much adversity in her young age but refuses to let that stop her. this is a powerful message indeed for any young or older reader.
thank you, again, to owl’s nest publishers for the opportunity to read and review Fern of the Forest.
Fern of the Forest is releasing March 4, 2025.
whimsically fantastic. a down-to-earth ride.
i enjoyed getting to know fern and witnessing this young, brightly spirited young woman come into her own (in more than one way). fern’s life isn’t perfect. like any young teenager, she must deal with mental, emotional and physical challenges throughout her tale. at first, she is a lost spirit, having to deal with her fair share of adversity at such a young age. but that does not stop her from becoming the fierce and strong and resilient protector she is meant to be.
J. L. Thaxton has created an incredibly heartwarming story that will ignite the slumbering fierceness inside any reader that comes across fern’s tale. she writes from a character’s perspective who faces much adversity in her young age but refuses to let that stop her. this is a powerful message indeed for any young or older reader.
thank you, again, to owl’s nest publishers for the opportunity to read and review Fern of the Forest.
Fern of the Forest is releasing March 4, 2025.
July 25, 2026
Second read July 2026 for Owl’s Nest Publishers summer book club:
I enjoyed this even more during my second read. What a fabulous middle grade fantasy adventure! I love the characters so much and their relationships with one another as Fern discovers who she really is and what friendship and family really mean. Can’t wait to hear what middle grade readers thought of this one during book club! 💚
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This is a fantastic middle grade fantasy! Mythological creatures abound in a beautiful setting and in a beautifully written story. I would describe it as a very enjoyable mix of Percy Jackson and Ferngully. 😊 I really enjoyed the character of 13 year old Fern and her exciting discovery of what has made her feel different all her life. Together with some great friends, they learn what it means to be loyal, helpful and true to who you are. I’m excited to introduce this book to middle graders, who I know will hope this is a start of a fabulous series. I am excited to read more from Owl’s Nest Publishers! 👏
I enjoyed this even more during my second read. What a fabulous middle grade fantasy adventure! I love the characters so much and their relationships with one another as Fern discovers who she really is and what friendship and family really mean. Can’t wait to hear what middle grade readers thought of this one during book club! 💚
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This is a fantastic middle grade fantasy! Mythological creatures abound in a beautiful setting and in a beautifully written story. I would describe it as a very enjoyable mix of Percy Jackson and Ferngully. 😊 I really enjoyed the character of 13 year old Fern and her exciting discovery of what has made her feel different all her life. Together with some great friends, they learn what it means to be loyal, helpful and true to who you are. I’m excited to introduce this book to middle graders, who I know will hope this is a start of a fabulous series. I am excited to read more from Owl’s Nest Publishers! 👏
February 15, 2025
Read aloud to my 8 and 11 year old kids. This was such a fun middle grade adventure and they both were invested the whole time, wanting to know what would happen next and rooting for the characters.
At its heart, this is a friendship story about needing community, but my kids don’t quite know that because those themes were woven so skillfully into a really fun mystery/adventure about mythical creatures and magical powers. And this is a fantastic fantasy option for kids who want a little shorter story. There’s still great world-building and really creative details, but at under 200 pages, this is amazingly accessible.
We loved the cast of characters: Fern is likable and relatable, and you feel for her and the ways her health challenges have disrupted her life. Her best friend is kind and genuine, and they have a lot of fun together. Fern makes two new friends after moving, and they teach her about being welcoming, understanding, and the ups and downs of friendship. The adult characters are involved but not propelling the plot. Everyone makes bad choices at times, and there is a strong emphasis on apologizing, making better choices in the future, and especially how corrosive lies are in relationships.
Recommended for the whole family!
I can’t wait to read more from J. L. Thaxton!
At its heart, this is a friendship story about needing community, but my kids don’t quite know that because those themes were woven so skillfully into a really fun mystery/adventure about mythical creatures and magical powers. And this is a fantastic fantasy option for kids who want a little shorter story. There’s still great world-building and really creative details, but at under 200 pages, this is amazingly accessible.
We loved the cast of characters: Fern is likable and relatable, and you feel for her and the ways her health challenges have disrupted her life. Her best friend is kind and genuine, and they have a lot of fun together. Fern makes two new friends after moving, and they teach her about being welcoming, understanding, and the ups and downs of friendship. The adult characters are involved but not propelling the plot. Everyone makes bad choices at times, and there is a strong emphasis on apologizing, making better choices in the future, and especially how corrosive lies are in relationships.
Recommended for the whole family!
I can’t wait to read more from J. L. Thaxton!
January 17, 2025
"I may know next to nothing about mythical creatures, but I do know that when times are tough, you need your friends."
This book is so sweet! It's billed as Percy Jackson meets Fergully, and I think that's a pretty accurate comparison.
This short book teaches some great lessons about the power of friendship and connection, the idea that everyone is dealing with something, and the importance of learning to control your emotions.
The writing is descriptive and beautiful. The characters are absolutely wonderful. I even learned of a new to me mythical creature.
I really hope it's the start of a series because I need more!
I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All thoughts are mine. Fern of the Forest is available 3/4/25.
This book is so sweet! It's billed as Percy Jackson meets Fergully, and I think that's a pretty accurate comparison.
This short book teaches some great lessons about the power of friendship and connection, the idea that everyone is dealing with something, and the importance of learning to control your emotions.
The writing is descriptive and beautiful. The characters are absolutely wonderful. I even learned of a new to me mythical creature.
I really hope it's the start of a series because I need more!
I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All thoughts are mine. Fern of the Forest is available 3/4/25.
July 24, 2026
I read this to my boys in preparation for a virtual book club meeting next week sponsored by Owl's Nest, where we'll get to chat with the author. I wasn't sure how my 9- and 11-year-old boys would react to this one, since the protagonist is a 13-year-old girl. But they LOVED it, and so did I.
Fern lives with her adopted mom in NYC, but she hasn't been feeling well lately. In fact, she's been so sick she's had to attend school virtually, and simple outings cause her to faint dead away. Her mom, a respected pediatrician, can't figure it out. But, their housekeeper, Theresa, recognizes Fern's symptoms. Early one morning, Fern's mom bundles her into the car and whisks her off to upstate NY for an "extended vacation," but Fern quickly realizes that it's much more than that. Her sickness may actually be something magical (not medical).
The strongest aspect of the novel, for me personally, was Fern's first-person voice. It's as if Fern is narrating the story aloud to a group of friends in a conversational way, full of slang and fragments. But, the past-tense POV (rather than present-tense) prevents it from becoming annoying. First-person, present-tense POV is one of my pet peeves in YA, although I get why it's so often used...it's addictive. But I really enjoyed the artistic choice that Thaxton made because Fern's voicey narration carries through the whole book. We not only get her actual voice, through dialogue, but we get her interiority on every page. She's constantly filtering events through her lens, giving us her thoughts and reactions, and it makes us feel close to her.
This book is a fantasy, but it is emotionally rooted in friendship, just like the HP series. Even though this story is about a girl—and girls are so yucky to my boys right now, haha—they really liked Cam, Fern's new friend. He's a smart, confident, clown-around-type boy who instantly appealed to them. Her girlfriends, Shay and Ava Marie, are also sweet and loyal. I liked this foursome. Each friend brings something distinct to the group, and their dynamic is realistic—joking, jabbing, pranking, etc—but also very positive.
I think preteens are drawn to stories like this, where young people learn they have magical powers, because it reflects what they're going through as they emerge into young adulthood. Their brains reorganize themselves, and they gain physical strength and mental awareness they didn't have when they were 9, and all of a sudden, they feel powerful, like they are all of a sudden MORE. Fern learns she must control her emerging powers, and this reflects the way that young people need to gain control over their raging emotions, rather than letting their emotions control them.
This book is short, so you can knock it out in a day or two, but the second half of the plot is on the thin side. It definitely feels like the setup to a series, so it may feel unfinished to some readers who are looking for a sweeping fantasy. This book is certainly on the cozy side, with an intimate cast of characters, a hemmed-in village setting, and stakes that are personal rather than world-ending. It also feels very "teen." It's a fantasy that feels like one of those school/friendship stories.
Fern lives with her adopted mom in NYC, but she hasn't been feeling well lately. In fact, she's been so sick she's had to attend school virtually, and simple outings cause her to faint dead away. Her mom, a respected pediatrician, can't figure it out. But, their housekeeper, Theresa, recognizes Fern's symptoms. Early one morning, Fern's mom bundles her into the car and whisks her off to upstate NY for an "extended vacation," but Fern quickly realizes that it's much more than that. Her sickness may actually be something magical (not medical).
The strongest aspect of the novel, for me personally, was Fern's first-person voice. It's as if Fern is narrating the story aloud to a group of friends in a conversational way, full of slang and fragments. But, the past-tense POV (rather than present-tense) prevents it from becoming annoying. First-person, present-tense POV is one of my pet peeves in YA, although I get why it's so often used...it's addictive. But I really enjoyed the artistic choice that Thaxton made because Fern's voicey narration carries through the whole book. We not only get her actual voice, through dialogue, but we get her interiority on every page. She's constantly filtering events through her lens, giving us her thoughts and reactions, and it makes us feel close to her.
This book is a fantasy, but it is emotionally rooted in friendship, just like the HP series. Even though this story is about a girl—and girls are so yucky to my boys right now, haha—they really liked Cam, Fern's new friend. He's a smart, confident, clown-around-type boy who instantly appealed to them. Her girlfriends, Shay and Ava Marie, are also sweet and loyal. I liked this foursome. Each friend brings something distinct to the group, and their dynamic is realistic—joking, jabbing, pranking, etc—but also very positive.
I think preteens are drawn to stories like this, where young people learn they have magical powers, because it reflects what they're going through as they emerge into young adulthood. Their brains reorganize themselves, and they gain physical strength and mental awareness they didn't have when they were 9, and all of a sudden, they feel powerful, like they are all of a sudden MORE. Fern learns she must control her emerging powers, and this reflects the way that young people need to gain control over their raging emotions, rather than letting their emotions control them.
This book is short, so you can knock it out in a day or two, but the second half of the plot is on the thin side. It definitely feels like the setup to a series, so it may feel unfinished to some readers who are looking for a sweeping fantasy. This book is certainly on the cozy side, with an intimate cast of characters, a hemmed-in village setting, and stakes that are personal rather than world-ending. It also feels very "teen." It's a fantasy that feels like one of those school/friendship stories.
January 21, 2025
I am so thrilled and honored to have received an ARC of Fern of the Forest! All opinions are my own 😁.
To me Fern of the Forest rings like a classic. An old story that I just rediscovered. But it is, in fact, a wonderful NEW story!
There's not a lot I can say about the plot without giving away the wonderful twists and secrets, so I'm going to focus on one of my favorite parts; the characters!
Fern: What an amazing protagonist!! I love stories where you learn information as the MC does, and this is a star for that!! Her development was also brilliant. I loved watching her find her own strength and identity.
Ava May: A friend who can stick by you through months of sickness, a big move, and.. other trials. What more can you ask for? ❤️
Cam: Heh. Cam is hard to describe. A puppy mixed with a very charming (and good looking) teenage boy. Oh, and he's mischievous! However, as much as he is happy-go-lucky, friendly, and annoying... He's also a true friend who sticks by Fern's side.
Theresa: oh, she cracks me up! Such a warm and kind woman --- but at the same time filled with spice!
Location, Varina: If you look in the dictionary under "log-cabin" you will find Varina! On the surface this tiny town appears quite plain and simple, but just wait until you start uncovering its secrets!
Nitpicky ARC details:
The only thing that bugged me was the font for the back cover summary
It's a very cramped font, and personally it wigged my eyes out. 😆
My only complaint is the length. I want more from Fern and her friends! And I'm hoping the open ending is a clue that there will be a sequel.😃
Final word: Fern of the Forest is short and sweet. Filled to the brim with mystery, friendship, and challenges. I absolutely loved it, and with no hesitation give it 5 stars!
To me Fern of the Forest rings like a classic. An old story that I just rediscovered. But it is, in fact, a wonderful NEW story!
There's not a lot I can say about the plot without giving away the wonderful twists and secrets, so I'm going to focus on one of my favorite parts; the characters!
Fern: What an amazing protagonist!! I love stories where you learn information as the MC does, and this is a star for that!! Her development was also brilliant. I loved watching her find her own strength and identity.
Ava May: A friend who can stick by you through months of sickness, a big move, and.. other trials. What more can you ask for? ❤️
Cam: Heh. Cam is hard to describe. A puppy mixed with a very charming (and good looking) teenage boy. Oh, and he's mischievous! However, as much as he is happy-go-lucky, friendly, and annoying... He's also a true friend who sticks by Fern's side.
Theresa: oh, she cracks me up! Such a warm and kind woman --- but at the same time filled with spice!
Location, Varina: If you look in the dictionary under "log-cabin" you will find Varina! On the surface this tiny town appears quite plain and simple, but just wait until you start uncovering its secrets!
Nitpicky ARC details:
The only thing that bugged me was the font for the back cover summary
It's a very cramped font, and personally it wigged my eyes out. 😆
My only complaint is the length. I want more from Fern and her friends! And I'm hoping the open ending is a clue that there will be a sequel.😃
Final word: Fern of the Forest is short and sweet. Filled to the brim with mystery, friendship, and challenges. I absolutely loved it, and with no hesitation give it 5 stars!
March 5, 2025
Fern of the Forest by JL Thaxton has been one of my favorite books I’ve read so far this year! This slim middle grade novel is surprising, thought-provoking, and intense.
We are introduced to Fern who lives in the city with her adoptive mother and an elderly caretaker. Fern is plagued with a mysterious illness that leaves her lethargic and beset with painful headaches. After passing out on the subway and seeming even more ill, her mother packs up Fern and the elderly caretaker in the car and moves them to a small town nestled in a forest. Once there, it becomes increasingly apparent that there is something odd about this town…
What I Love:
* Fern as a character; her emotions and thought processes are incredibly relatable.
* The ride-or-die friendships she develops are lovely.
* The adults in Fern’s life remained in the story and didn’t disappear as is the case in many middle grade novels.
* JL Thaxton’s creativity in slowly unfolding the mystery is masterful.
* The role that nature plays is both intriguing and convicting.
What I Didn’t Love:
* I was left wanting more of Fern’s origin story and even more about the town of Varina. I am fervently hoping that JL Thaxton writes a sequel maybe addressing how the town came to be? Or maybe get a deep dive into the lives of some of the other townspeople?
For nature-loving fans of mystery, strange small towns, and the style of “Percy Jackson.”
Thank you to JL Thaxton and Owl’s Nest Publishers for the arc.
We are introduced to Fern who lives in the city with her adoptive mother and an elderly caretaker. Fern is plagued with a mysterious illness that leaves her lethargic and beset with painful headaches. After passing out on the subway and seeming even more ill, her mother packs up Fern and the elderly caretaker in the car and moves them to a small town nestled in a forest. Once there, it becomes increasingly apparent that there is something odd about this town…
What I Love:
* Fern as a character; her emotions and thought processes are incredibly relatable.
* The ride-or-die friendships she develops are lovely.
* The adults in Fern’s life remained in the story and didn’t disappear as is the case in many middle grade novels.
* JL Thaxton’s creativity in slowly unfolding the mystery is masterful.
* The role that nature plays is both intriguing and convicting.
What I Didn’t Love:
* I was left wanting more of Fern’s origin story and even more about the town of Varina. I am fervently hoping that JL Thaxton writes a sequel maybe addressing how the town came to be? Or maybe get a deep dive into the lives of some of the other townspeople?
For nature-loving fans of mystery, strange small towns, and the style of “Percy Jackson.”
Thank you to JL Thaxton and Owl’s Nest Publishers for the arc.
February 21, 2026
BOOK THOUGHTS:
Note: This review will have more spoilers than my average book thoughts, because it’s impossible not to give adequate details for parents without them. Read at your own risk. 🙂
So there you have it. Longer than normal, but I felt it all needed saying. It appears I’ll be the first non-ARC reviewer on Goodreads. By the way, I bought a second book from the same publisher, so I’m going to give them another chance soon. Hope this helps!
Note: This review will have more spoilers than my average book thoughts, because it’s impossible not to give adequate details for parents without them. Read at your own risk. 🙂
So there you have it. Longer than normal, but I felt it all needed saying. It appears I’ll be the first non-ARC reviewer on Goodreads. By the way, I bought a second book from the same publisher, so I’m going to give them another chance soon. Hope this helps!
February 24, 2025
A fun, fresh story about one girl growing up—and learning to control her extraordinary powers. It's a perfect pick for young fantasy-lovers, or really, anyone who remembers what it's like to be a teenager dealing with change and uncertainty. Fern may have a crown of antlers and a tendency to attack people who hurt her forest, but her need for friends, her big emotions, and her journey of self-discovery make her so real, and so relatable.
Synopsis: Fern's been sick for a long time, and even her doctor mother has no idea what's wrong with her. Finally, at the urging of family friend, Fern and her mom move out of the city and into a small town in the middle of nowhere. Here, Fern begins to change—a transformation that brings amazing powers but also new challenges. She's not the only one in this town with powers, though, and luckily, she has friends new and old to help her figure this out.
What I loved: It's a quick read, and yet I took my time with it, savoring the character development and the storytelling. Fern is such a delightful character, and I loved how her struggle with her inner "creature" parallels how she must learn to manage her own big emotions, expressing herself in healthy rather than destructive ways. Her cast of friends—Cam, Ava May, and Shay—are right beside her as she grows, and it was great to see supportive friendships at the center of a MG novel. I also really enjoyed the adults in the book, and how they play an important role while still leaving Fern room to succeed and fail on her own. It's the kind of book that packs in a lot of deeper themes, but in a very natural way.
I only wish the book had been longer, and I'm excited to see more from Thaxton in the future!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis: Fern's been sick for a long time, and even her doctor mother has no idea what's wrong with her. Finally, at the urging of family friend, Fern and her mom move out of the city and into a small town in the middle of nowhere. Here, Fern begins to change—a transformation that brings amazing powers but also new challenges. She's not the only one in this town with powers, though, and luckily, she has friends new and old to help her figure this out.
What I loved: It's a quick read, and yet I took my time with it, savoring the character development and the storytelling. Fern is such a delightful character, and I loved how her struggle with her inner "creature" parallels how she must learn to manage her own big emotions, expressing herself in healthy rather than destructive ways. Her cast of friends—Cam, Ava May, and Shay—are right beside her as she grows, and it was great to see supportive friendships at the center of a MG novel. I also really enjoyed the adults in the book, and how they play an important role while still leaving Fern room to succeed and fail on her own. It's the kind of book that packs in a lot of deeper themes, but in a very natural way.
I only wish the book had been longer, and I'm excited to see more from Thaxton in the future!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 30, 2025
This is an entertaining tale of a girl who suddenly discovers she has mysterious powers somehow connected to the forest. I enjoyed following Fern as she pieces of the puzzle and I also loved the mythology aspect of the book. Some of the creatures were ones I hadn't heard of before and I think that's exciting. Also, a big focus of the book is on the importance of friendship. I loved seeing how Fern's friends rallied around her and helped her get through the craziness she's experiencing! There is also an emphasis on caring for the forest and the good growing things there. As a Christian, I do believe that part of our job is to care for the Earth, but it shouldn't be more important than people. I feel like this little book does a good job of trying to balance those two things, but it could be off-putting for some people.
If you like Percy Jackson style books of ordinary kids with mythological powers then this would be a great fit for you. Thank you to Owls Nest Publishers for the ARC!!
If you like Percy Jackson style books of ordinary kids with mythological powers then this would be a great fit for you. Thank you to Owls Nest Publishers for the ARC!!
February 10, 2025
A solid 4.5, but rounded for GoodReads.
What a delightful read. There is a lot packed into this short book. I loved getting to know Fern and watch her piece together all the aspects of her life (she’s adopted, that she knows, but who is she really?) and leaning on her friends when times get tough. As the mom to an almost seventh-grader, I can see some of these conversations happening between my child and his friends. I think the author perfectly portrayed that age group in their dialogue. And that ending? Impatiently waiting for the sequel.
**I’ve received an ARC from Owl’s Nest Publishers in exchange for my honest review. Fern of the Forest is available 3/4/25.**
What a delightful read. There is a lot packed into this short book. I loved getting to know Fern and watch her piece together all the aspects of her life (she’s adopted, that she knows, but who is she really?) and leaning on her friends when times get tough. As the mom to an almost seventh-grader, I can see some of these conversations happening between my child and his friends. I think the author perfectly portrayed that age group in their dialogue. And that ending? Impatiently waiting for the sequel.
**I’ve received an ARC from Owl’s Nest Publishers in exchange for my honest review. Fern of the Forest is available 3/4/25.**
March 8, 2025
Fern is 13, she was found in the forest as a baby and was adopted by the dr that treated her. She is sick and has been so for 8 weeks but nothing is helping her feel better. Her best friend, Ava May and mom are worried about her. After an outing to the park that ended with Fern blacking out on the subway ride home . Ferns mom agrees to listen to their housekeeper, Theresa , and take her to live in a little town Varina located in near the New York Canada border. The sleepy town is full of log cabins hidden in the woods. And only has one school for all grades. Fern befriends Shay and Cam and realizes that something is off in Varina and something is off about herself. Although it was true that the change in location completely helped Fern feel better it also caused her to change into something that she was unsure of. A mythical creature, how could that be . Only in fairy tales but no Fern was about to understand why she was different and how Varina fit into her story. This book is a cross between Ferngully and Harry Potter. It entices the reader to continue reading as the author makes Varina and all the characters come to life. Value of friendship and family shine through this middle grade fantasy.
January 15, 2026
Enchanting and quirky, with lovable characters that stick with you long after you close the book. I throughly enjoyed Fern’s journey of transformation, and am eager for a sequel, perhaps regarding the vision Shay has at the end of the story.
May 21, 2025
Great Book for the young reader
Good story line
Highly recommend!
Good story line
Highly recommend!
October 13, 2025
This was an excellent story. A quick build and a family friendly story. I highly recommend!
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