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Description
High in the Transylvanian woods, five sisters live with their merchant father in a castle that hides a secret portal. The second eldest, Jena, often wanders the forest with a most unusual frog companion, and every full moon the sisters slip through the portal into the Other Kingdom to dance with fey creatures. When their father falls seriously ill and must travel south for a cure, the sisters must brave both the human world and the magical Wildwood to save him. Their courage and loyalty are put to the test as they confront the dangers that lie beyond the portal.
Quick Summary
Imagine a hidden door in your own backyard that opens into a forest where the trees whisper and the river sings that's the magical portal at the heart of Wildwood Dancing. The story follows five sisters in Transylvania who slip through this portal to the Wildwood, a luminous world of talking animals, enchanted castles, and a curse that threatens their family. It's a great pick for anyone who loves fantasy with a fairy-tale vibe, especially readers who gobbled up The Girl Who Drank the Moon, because it mixes lyrical prose, sibling loyalty, and a hint of danger. Parents should note there are some spooky moments a looming curse, a few tense confrontations, and a budding romance but nothing too graphic. The sisters spend the book juggling their ordinary lives with the extraordinary adventures they have in the Wildwood, learning about sacrifice, responsibility, and what it means to protect the people they love.