Willow loves the woods near her house. They’re calm and quiet, so different from her own turbulent emotions, which she keeps locked away. When her emotions get the better of her one day, she decides to run away into the woods. There, she meets Pilu, a lost tree spirit who can’t find her way back home—which turns out to be the magnolia grove Willow’s mom used to take her to. Willow offers to help Pilu, and the two quickly become friends. But the journey is long, and Pilu isn’t sure she’s ready to return home yet—which infuriates Willow, who’s determined to make up for her own mistakes by getting Pilu back safely. As a storm rages and Willow’s emotions bubble to the surface, they suddenly take on a physical form, putting both girls in danger…and forcing Willow to confront her inner feelings once and for all.
Topics Friendship. Grief. Magic. Trees. Family life. Emotions and feelings. Nature. Legends and mythology. Graphic novels.
SRC Level 4.100000
SRC Points 3.000000
Lexile GN530L
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-04-16
JLG Release Date Aug 2019
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Graphic Novels Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
Graphic Novels Elementary Plus
Graphic Novels Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
The 14 books in this category are kid-friendly, age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction titles featuring sequential art and text designed to attract avid and reluctant readers alike.