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Set in the late nineteenth century, Willa of the Wood follows a young night‑spirit who has grown up protecting the forested hills of the Great Smoky Mountains. When homesteaders encroach and threaten her homeland, she feels despair and isolation. A serendipitous meeting with a ‘day‑folk’ man upends Willa’s understanding of her own community and the true nature of the forces that endanger her people. The novel blends history, mystery, and supernatural folklore into a poignant exploration of environmental stewardship and cultural identity.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Robert Beatty
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