First published 2026
Samar grows up listening to her grandmother's tales about trees that carry ancient wisdom through their root systems. These stories feel like distant folklore until construction crews arrive to clear the woodland that has sheltered her refugee family for years. The forest faces destruction from developers who view the land purely as profit potential. Samar suddenly realizes she can understand the voices of the trees themselves. The great oak that once provided refuge for her family now pleads for protection. Samar faces an agonizing choice between remaining hidden and safe or confronting the powerful interests threatening her home. She must discover inner bravery she never realized she owned. The battle ahead will test whether she can defend both her community and the natural environment that supports all life around her.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, environmental-science
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: bravery, found-family
Setting: Forest
336 pages · Hardcover · Storytide