The Curse Of The Nightshade
Julie-Anne Fountain
Paperback
(Story Bunny Books, Dec. 2, 2018)
PLANTS ARE DANGEROUS.You Have Been Warned.When her mother is kidnapped and a jungle magically appears in her living room, Laurel thinks her day can't get any worse. But then Iris, a strange woman with green scars, knocks on her door. Iris tells Laurel that her mother has kept a powerful secret from her — their family are seedmages — they can control plants using magic.Iris leads Laurel to a hidden world, called The Kingdom Of Plants, where seedmages use plants to create fantastic creations — and terrifying monsters!A mysterious enemy has plans to take over the Kingdom, unleashing monstrous Nightshades — creatures who are half human and half-plant... and somehow Laurel's mother is involved. If Laurel has any hope of finding the truth about her past and returning safely home, she must learn to control her newfound 'planty' powers and make a perilous journey across the Kingdom of Plants to find the truth about her past. Enter a world where magic & monsters grow where you least expect.A Magical Fantasy For Ages 8+"A tale full of wonder and adventure that puts plants back where they belong: at the center of the human imagination." -- David George Haskell, author of The Songs of Trees and The Forest Unseen."A fascinating plot and lots of excitement to lead the reader into a garden maze of fun, fear, and action... A fun, adventurous read full of strong, important messages." -- Readers' Favorite (5 Star Review)