River And Willow: And The Whispers of Windroot Woods

River and Willow
Book One: The whispers of Windroot woods

In the village of Larkhollow, where treehouses nestle among ancient oaks and magic hums just beneath the surface, twelve-year-old River Silverleaf collects memories in glass bottles while his sister Willow listens to secrets only the forest can tell. They've always known they were different-they can hear the woods speak.

But when birds begin flying backward and flowers turn to track their movement, River and Willow realize something is terribly wrong in Windroot Woods. The Keeper, the mystical guardian who keeps the forest's magic alive, has vanished without a trace.

Armed with nothing but River's hand-drawn maps, Willow's wooden flute, and an unshakeable bond between them, the siblings venture deeper into the woods than ever before. There they discover that the Keeper's disappearance is no accident-it's a test. A test to see if two young listeners are ready to become something greater than they ever imagined.

From healing broken fairy rings to outwitting illusions that prey on their deepest fears, River and Willow must prove they can work together to mend what's broken. But the forest holds one final secret: Windroot Woods is just the beginning. Across the world, magical places are falling silent, and they need guardians brave enough to help them remember their songs.

Perfect for fans of The Wild Robot and The Girl Who Drank the Moon, The Forest Listeners is a heartwarming tale of sibling bonds, environmental magic, and the courage it takes to answer adventure's call. Join River and Willow as they discover that the greatest magic isn't in the spells you cast-it's in the connections you make and the trust you share.

The first book in an enchanting series that will take readers from whispering woods to singing deserts, from crystal mountains to starlit islands, as two young guardians learn that home isn't a place-it's the people who believe in you.

Ages 6-12 Middle Grade Fantasy