The Forest Promise: Birth of a Guardian

By JM Gunn

In the quiet town of Oakridge, Virginia, 12-year-old Elias finds refuge in a forest fort with his best friend Mira, beneath the ancient Big Oak, a tree tied to secrets older than the town itself. When developers threaten to destroy their sanctuary, Elias uncovers a magical legacy: a dryad named Awenita, bound to the oak since 1580, and a young sapling spirit, Sylis, who whispers of a curse that could doom them all. With his guardian, Mrs. Harrow, Elias fights to save the forest, facing danger and loss that test his courage. As the battle intensifies, the forest's magic stirs, hinting at a destiny Elias can't yet grasp, but will it protect him, or claim him forever?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G1JB8JKW
• ISBN13: 9798273639928
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"