The Forest Keepers

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The unthinkable has happened. Lilla, a Floradilly, was just taken by a biology professor. Upon hearing of Lilla's capture, an Ancient One orders a team to rescue their beloved Lilla before the professor leaves the forest. The fate of all the Forest Keepers are in their hands as a group of Forest Keepers, along with a beautiful blue butterfly named Bluebell, set out on this urgent mission. But through unforeseen events, they miss their only opportunity. Now they have no choice but to stay at the edge of the forest, close to the human world, until they can devise a new plan to rescue her. Autumn is a quirky ten-year-old dealing with many issues children face today. Her family has moved to a new town following her dad's second deployment. After being bullied in her last school for her red hair and freckles, Autumn dreads the upcoming year at a new school. To make matters worse, Autumn's older sister, Sarah, is left in charge while their mom goes to work each day. Sarah spends most of her time on her cell phone, leaving Autumn to entertain herself. While out in the woods one day, Autumn discovers Finean, an endearing Druwillow. Knowing that time is running out, Finean decides to take a chance and introduces her to the rest of the team. After agreeing to help her new friends, Autumn must now come up with a plan and, all the while, keep it a secret from her mom and nosey sister. Working together, this delightful group of misfits embarks on an adventure involving bus rides, chases, and near misses as they set out to rescue Lilla. But can they save her in time? This book is a fun-filled, light-hearted adventure. Taking readers on the journey of a young girl's struggle with low self-esteem and the beautiful bond she forms with these fascinating little forest beings as each catches a glimpse into the other's world. At the same time, it brings light to the effects of bullying. Through the help of her new friends, Autumn learns to love herself for who she is, red hair, freckles, and all.