The Chicken Coop Mystery
by Freyja Rain
On a quiet, moonlit night, the little witch Laken visits her dear friend Reilly, who lives several hours away on a peaceful farm surrounded by whispering woods. But what begins as an ordinary visit quickly turns into an enchanting mystery-strange footprints appear near the chicken coop, eggs disappear without a trace, and the animals seem to be trying to tell them something.
With Reilly's loyal dog Chase and their gentle magic guiding the way, Laken and Reilly work together to uncover the secrets hidden in the shadows of the farm. What they discover is more than a mystery-it's a reminder of the quiet magic found in friendship, nature, and the love that connects us all.
This story, like the entire Little Witch's Big Adventure series, was born from a place of love and healing. It was inspired by the author's daughter, Megan, who passed away in 2024. Out of grief blossomed a desire to honor her memory through nature-based, pagan-inspired bedtime stories for her granddaughter, Laken. These gentle tales weave together magic, family, and the natural world, offering comfort and wonder to little ones at the end of the day.
The Chicken Coop Mystery is a beautifully illustrated, heartwarming tale that celebrates the simple enchantment of friendship, curiosity, and the bonds that live on even after loss.
for ages birth - 8 years old.