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A gentle tremble shakes Emberwood… and Beast Drakwyn feels it in his paws. When a glowing crack opens beneath an old oak tree, Beast and his friends discover a secret tunnel leading deep under the forest floor. There, they meet Mossling — a tiny, shy creature made of soft moss and glowing dew, who has been guarding the ancient roots all alone. But something dark is creeping through the Hidden Hollow. A Shadowvine is spreading quietly underground, draining the forest’s magic and dimming the roots that keep Emberwood alive.

In a world where ancient fantasy meets cutting edge science, Rose is a strategist who risks everything for a man who is both her greatest love and her deadliest liability.

Join Lily and Tom on a magical adventure! When the Whispering Woods needs saving, these brave friends set off on a quest to find the Glimmering Berry. With courage and friendship, can they overcome grumpy gnomes and bring the light back to the woods? A heartwarming tale for early listeners!

Years ago, four friends discovered a secret: a floating island brimming with wonder and adventure. Now, returning with their families, John, Mia, Frank, and Sarah are ready to share the magic of the Floating Isle with the next generation. As their children explore hidden waterfalls, ancient ruins, and the mysteries of the island, the friends rediscover the bonds that shaped their lives. But a sudden storm threatens their reunion, testing their resilience and reminding them of the true meaning of family and friendship.

Return to a place where adventure is a tradition, family is forged across generations, and wonder is found in every breeze. The Floating Isle series follows a circle of friends and their families as they journey each year to a remote magical island—a place alive with wild beauty, hidden secrets, and cherished memories. From childhood escapades and heartfelt reunions to storms weathered and mysteries solved, each visit deepens the bonds among parents, children, and new friends.

The Waterers are disruptors of philanthropy that stemmed out of Local Control, Local Fields, an initiative of ArtPlace America, a people-powered process led by grassroots Assemblies in six geographies that shaped the use of a funding pool to further strengthen their local creative place-tending field of practice. The Waterers are the entrusted fund stewards of the Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native Nations geographic region Assembly. Our Assembly centers Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) creatives as leaders. Our gift-making strategy attends to the nuance and ...