Wildsmith by Liz Flanagan

Wildsmith by Liz Flanagan is an amazing story. When war threatens the city, Rowan and her mother flee to to stay with the grandad she never knew existed. Rowan becomes desperate to uncover what other lies her family have kept from her and the secrets that the Dark Forest holds.

Events take a terrifying turn when Rowan discovers poachers in the Dark Wood and inexplicably becomes a foster mother to something she finds deep in the woods. Rowan discovers there is more to her grandad than seems and she is going to have to learn quick if she is to save her new home from the war approaching.

Wildsmith is an amazing story that shows the power of friendship and finding your own power in the face of adversity. Perfect for younger readers (and the old readers too), Wildsmith should be on shelf.