by Shannon Hale
First published 2009
Rin, a quiet forest girl, leaves home to join her brother in the city. There, she uncovers answers to her secret doubts and discovers an inner strength she never knew. As Rin navigates the bustling urban life, she finds herself drawn into an unexpected adventure that challenges her beliefs and pushes her to confront the shadows within. With the tall trees of her forest home fading, Rin must forge a new path and learn to embrace the power of her own voice.
Genres: adventure, coming-of-age, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: City, Forest
389 pages · Hardcover · Bloomsbury Children's Books