When curious, clever Mira collects the sounds of her town — a river giggle, a train whistle, the hush of autumn leaves — she never expects one quiet bottle labeled Evening Chimes to change her life. But when a glowing envelope from Mr. Fern’s shop delivers a magical map and a tiny dragon named Pip, Mira steps into a world stitched together by wonder, kindness, and courage.
Each chapter in The Map of Whispering Wings unfolds a new realm drawn by need rather than geography — places that appear only when someone is ready to notice them. Guided by Pip’s gentle wit and a map that hums with purpose, Mira learns that adventure isn’t about escaping home, but about mending what’s missing both inside and around her.
In her first journey, “The Night the Map Found Mira,” she restores her town’s missing clock bell, capturing the first note of magic in glass. From there, every destination calls her to listen
The Cloud Carnival, where bravery hides in asking gentle questions.
The Midnight Orchard, where unfinished dreams finally ripen.
The Tidal Clock, where time learns to keep its own beat.
The Choir of Thunder, where Mira pins a missing pause back into the sky.
The Moonlight Market, where she learns that fair trades begin with empathy.
The Library of Echoes, where forgotten voices are read home.
The Valley of Lost Rainbows, where color and courage return together.
The Knot of Storms, where calm untangles confusion above the sea.
And finally, The Heart of the Map, where she discovers that true explorers return what they’ve learned so others might find their way too.
Filled with lyrical prose, gentle humor, and a world both cozy and spectacular, this enchanting nine-chapter fantasy celebrates compassion, curiosity, and the quiet bravery of finishing what we start. Perfect for readers aged 7–10 — and for anyone who believes small kindnesses ripple into great adventures.
The Map of Whispering Wings combines the heart of The Girl Who Drank the Moon with the imaginative warmth of The Phantom Tollbooth and the timeless charm of The Velveteen Rabbit. Each story stands alone yet threads perfectly into the next, creating a complete adventure bound by kindness and wonder.
Themes & Features
Whimsical, illustrated fantasy for young readers (ages 7–10)
Female main character with curiosity and courage
Gentle lessons on empathy, bravery, and creativity
Ideal for independent reading or bedtime storytelling
Full of collectible glowing maps, library lamps, midnight orchards, and bottled sounds
Perfect gift for fans of Nevermoor, The House in the Cerulean Sea, and The Secret Garden
At its heart, this is a story about listening — to others, to the world, and to yourself.