Brambleheart

Written and illustrated by Henry Cole

Part of the Brambleheart series

A young animal's secret discovery could change his world forever.

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 632 ratings

288 pages· 24,535 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 720L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where animals craft their destinies, Twig struggles to find his path. After a public blunder, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, stumbling upon a dragon's egg. As the hatchling emerges, Twig's heart is torn between protecting his new friend and the potential danger it poses to his community. Will Twig choose his place in the world or follow his heart's call? Dive into this enchanting tale of courage, friendship, and the power of imagination.

From the publisher

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 Cole’s animal fantasy adventure harkens back to Brian Jacques’s Redwall and Avi’s Poppy series.In the Hill, animals work as Weavers, Smelters, and Carvers–but Twig doesn’t 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 he’s ever wandered before, Twig finds a curious colored globe. A dragon’s egg–which 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, he’s forced to make a choice between his place in the world and the feelings in his heart.

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