The Wonder of Wildflowers

Written by Anna Staniszewski

Mira seeks acceptance in a world where magic defines belonging.

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192 pages· 37,401 words· Est. 5 hour read· 720L

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Mira, a ten-year-old immigrant, is on the brink of citizenship and the chance to wield Amber, the magic that sets her classmates apart. Torn between family loyalty and the desire to fit in, she hopes this transformation will finally make her belong. But will magic truly change her place in the world, or will she find herself more divided than ever? As she navigates her identity, Mira must decide if fitting in is worth the cost of losing herself.

From the publisher

Ten-year-old Mira must balance the loyalty she feels towards her family with the desire to be accepted by her new classmates in this powerful coming-of-age story about identity, community, and finding a place to call home. I’m not like most of my classmates. At least not yet. My family came to this country when I was five years old, but we’re so close to becoming citizens now. This means we’ll finally be able to use Amber like everyone else. Then I will be as special as the rest of my classmates, the ones who were born here with magic already in their veins. But most of all, no one will compare me to Daniel anymore. Daniel who doesn’t even try to fit in, who actually seems proud of being an outsider. Once I take my first sip of Amber, I will be on the inside. I hope.

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