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The Namer of Spirits - by Todd Mitchell (Paperback)

The Namer of Spirits - by  Todd Mitchell (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>The perils of deforestation and the magic of friendship are explored through a fantastical adventure involving giant mistcats, tempestuous forest spirits, and a girl with a special gift for speaking the words that shape what things become.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In the frontier village of Last Hope, people dismiss twelve-year-old Ash Narro as a flighty child who claims to hear the true names of things. But when enraged forest spirits attack, Ash shows that the names she hears have power.</p><p> </p><p>After taming a destructive forest spirit, Ash teams up with Fen, a wild forest boy, and embarks on an unusual journey to save her village. </p><p><br></p><p>In this steampunk eco-fantasy, the perils of deforestation and the power of friendship are explored through a fantastical adventure of giant mistcats, tempestuous forest spirits, a supernatural puppy, and a girl with a special gift for shaping what things become.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A dangerous town carved out of unforgiving forest, a young girl who can name spirits and tame monsters, a race against time to save the natural world: The Namer of Spirits </em>is what readers want and the world needs." <strong>-</strong><strong>Eliot Schrefer, New York Times bestselling author of <em>The Lost Rainforest</em></strong></p><p> </p><p> "Absorbing, masterfully crafted, and brilliantly original, <em>The Namer of Spirits </em>is an illuminating story about friendship, courage, and the power of words." <strong>-Jenny Goebel, Green Earth Book Award-winning author of <em>Out of My Shell</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong>"A luminous and essential story for all ages. I was swept away by the lovable characters, magical world, passionate quest, and wise guides. <em>The Namer of Spirits</em> reflects current ecological issues in a way that offers readers understanding, hope, and the courage to take action. Everyone should read this." <strong>-Laura Resau, Américas Award-winning author of <em>Tree of Dreams</em></strong> </p><p> </p><p>"A rich, multi-layered story with a subtle ecological message, and a cast of characters who had my heart from page one, The Namer of Spirits</em> is simply spellbinding. Teachers and librarians who are searching for well-written fiction to pair with environmental non-fiction need to snap this one up! Highly recommended." <strong>-Darby Karchut, Colorado Book Award-winning author of <em>Del Toro Moon</em></strong></p><br>

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