Fern Verdant and the Silver Rose

Fern Verdant and the Silver Rose introduces readers to Fern, a young girl who longs for normalcy despite her eccentric botanist parents and her own aversion to plants. Her world is turned upside down when her mother, a renowned botanist, vanishes while studying a rare Silver Rose. Heartbroken, Fern soon uncovers a hidden talent: she can communicate with plants, just like her mother could. This newfound ability becomes her only hope to locate and rescue her mother from terrible danger. It's a magical adventure that explores themes of identity, family bonds, bravery, and finding strength in unexpected places, perfect for children discovering their own unique qualities.

FERN WISHES SHE had normal parents and a normal name. Instead, she has eccentric botanist parents who named her Fern, after her father's favorite plant. Lily, Fern's mother, assures her one day she'll understand their love of plants, but Fern can't believe it. She hates plants and could do with less of them in her life.Then Lily disappears suddenly while attending to a mysterious and rare Silver Rose. Fern and her dad are heartbroken, but have no idea what could have happened, until one day, Fern learns she has a one-of-a-kind talent: she can communicate with plants, and so could her mother! Using her newfound skill, she learns that her mother is in terrible danger, and she is the only one who can save her. With a little help from her friends, the plants . . .From the Hardcover edition.