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Synopsis
In this dreamlike short story told in alternating prose and verse, number one New York Times bestselling author Tomi Champion-Adeyemi weaves a tale of a young woman’s journey to find her mother and uncover her secrets. Fifteen years ago, Lęina’s mother, Yuliana, went searching for a mythical place called the Garden and never returned. Determined to learn the truth about what happened, Lęina travels to Brazil to search for the hidden realm, with Yuliana’s journal and a local tour guide leading the way. But Lęina soon begins to wonder if she’s looking for answers—or if what she truly wants to find is herself. Tomi Champion-Adeyemi’s The Garden is part of Into Shadow , an enthralling collection of dark fantasy stories about the lure of forbidden knowledge. Read or listen to each in a single sitting.
Is The Garden (Into Shadow collection) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A dreamlike, introspective fantasy about a young woman searching for her missing mother and a mythical realm. Contains themes of loss and abandonment but focuses on self-discovery and healing.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Lęina's emotional journey to understand her mother's disappearance and discover her own identity in the process.