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When a plant blooms out of fifteen-year-old Laurel's back, it leads her to discover the fact that she is a faerie and has a crucial role to play in keeping the world safe from the encroaching enemy trolls.
Quick Summary
Fifteen-year-old Laurel discovers she is a faerie when a mysterious plant unexpectedly sprouts from her back, thrusting her into a hidden world where she must protect humanity from dangerous trolls threatening to invade the human realm. The story explores identity and belonging as Laurel navigates her shocking transformation while facing friendship struggles and the weight of destiny placed upon a seemingly ordinary teenager. If your kid likes "The Spiderwick Chronicles" or "The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series," they'll be drawn into this faerie mythology tale that weaves contemporary teenage concerns with fantasy warfare. This book is ideal for middle school students in grades 6-8, particularly those with a 4.6 reading level who enjoy fantasy novels with complex world-building and strong female protagonists.