Root and Thorn

By Robin D Parker

Book Overview

When young Anna arrives at her eccentric aunt's cottage after her parents' separation, she believes she has simply been sent away to heal. Instead, she finds herself stepping into a hidden layer of reality - one where plants speak in rhythms, paths choose their walkers, and the boundary between human and fae worlds is thin as breath.

Guided by Aunt Jacqueline - healer, listener, and quiet guardian - Anna begins an apprenticeship not of magic tricks, but of attention: to soil, to growing things, to the subtle presences that inhabit the land. Yet beyond the garden's peace, something older is shifting. Ancient covenants between realms are weakening, and a long-dormant conflict threatens both worlds.

As Anna's sensitivity deepens into power, she must confront fear, loyalty, and the cost of belonging to more than one world.

The Warden-Apprentice and the Saundered War is a gentle yet profound coming-of-age fantasy rooted in nature, emotional healing, and ecological wonder - perfect for readers who love immersive, lyrical magical worlds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 176449122X
• ISBN13: 9781764491228
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Robin Parker
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7