The Beat Beneath The Bark (Root & Rhythm)
Deep beneath the forest floor lies a world most humans will never see-an electrified, bioluminescent network of living roots, fungal sprites, and pulsing energy that keeps the entire ecosystem alive. When the Mother Root's heartbeat falters, the underground world of the Mycelia is thrown into crisis, and three unlikely heroes must rise to protect the forest before silence spreads through every branch, leaf, and creature above and below.
Spore, a neon capped mushroom sprite with a DJ's rhythm and a knack for trouble, lives for the music of the UnderClub-until a catastrophic pulse failure forces him to trade dance floors for danger. Lumi, a brilliant but anxious archivist sprite, would rather organize spore scrolls than face the unpredictable chaos of the surface world. And Riff, a snack obsessed raccoon with questionable judgment and surprising courage, becomes their unexpected ally topside.
Together, they uncover a terrifying truth: human industrial machines are tunneling toward the Taproot, the ancient core that connects every living thing in the forest. If severed, the entire ecosystem will collapse. Guided by rhythm, logic, and a whole lot of chaotic bravery, Spore, Lumi, and Riff race through glowing caverns, roaring sap rapids, underground markets, and towering redwoods to stop the dig before it's too late.
Their journey reveals a forest that is not just alive-but aware. From breakdancing crust guardians to harmonic sap eels, from ancient councils to living maps of memory, the trio must unite the entire ecosystem in a forest-wide broadcast powerful enough to reach human hearts.
The Beat Beneath the Bark is a vibrant, cinematic middle-grade fantasy filled with humor, heart, and environmental wonder. Perfect for readers who love imaginative worlds, courageous friendships, and stories that celebrate the hidden magic of nature.
Book One of the Root & Rhythm series.
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