From the beloved illustrator and author of A Nest for Celeste comes Brambleheart, a beautiful tale about nature, imagination, and how love is the greatest thing we build. With stunning black-and-white artwork and a gorgeous package, Henry Coles animal fantasy adventure harkens back to Brian Jacquess Redwall and Avis Poppy series.
In the Hill, animals work as Weavers, Smelters, and Carversbut Twig doesnt know who he wants to be. He tries very hard in all his classes, but his imagination wanders to his favorite books or the delicious mayapples growing beyond the scavenge yard . . . and then he loses his focus. After Twig makes a big mistake in front of everyone, he sets out on a secret journey to discover himself. But as he wanders deeper into the Yard than hes ever wandered before, Twig finds a curious colored globe. A dragons eggwhich hatches in front of his eyes.
Now protecting the baby dragon is all Twig wants to do. But when he learns that his secret might hurt others, hes forced to make a choice between his place in the world and the feelings in his heart.