The Summer I Saved the Wild

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Kamaria loves nature but can a thirteen-year-old dreamer really make a difference This summer, her life will change forever when she discovers extraordinary mythical creatures who need her help ...

A story of family, secrets and nature in peril for readers who love to be inspired.

Thirteen-year-old Kamaria lives for nature and dreams of attending an eco-camp abroad. But Kamaria's overprotective parents worry about exploring in her hometown, so how likely is that Then summer is turned upside down by a visiting cousin who isn't shy about bending the rules ...

When strange mythical creatures appear to Kamaria, desperately seeking her help, she knows she must find a safe haven for them. Can the cousins put aside their differences to help each other do what they love And will Kamaria find her voice to make a change

An empowering heartfelt love-letter to the natural world, inspiring everyone to believe in being the change they seek. You can make a difference!

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Praise for 'Sad and her Shadow Beasts': A beautiful story that tackles big feelings in an accessible and relatable way. * Booktrust *
Praise for 'Sad and her Shadow Beasts': A real ode to the power of creativity, and the way grief can shape our worlds - both real and imaginary. * L.D. Lapinski *

Author Bio

Rachel Faturoti is a YA and children's fiction writer, editor, and poet with a passion for broadening the scope of authentic Black representation in YA and children's fiction. She believes it's important for readers to see themselves represented well in stories. Rachel's favourite books are Skellig, Coraline and A Monster Calls.