The Ancient One

In T. A. Barron's "The Ancient One," thirteen-year-old Kate finds herself on an unexpected journey through time. While helping her Great Aunt protect an Oregon redwood forest from loggers, Kate is transported five centuries into the past. She discovers that the forest is threatened by an ancient, malevolent entity named Gashra, leading to an epic confrontation between good and evil. This chapter book explores themes of environmental conservation, courage, and the power of one individual to make a difference. It's a compelling adventure for middle-grade readers interested in fantasy and ecological responsibility.

While helping her Great Aunt Melanie try to protect an Oregon redwood forest from loggers, thirteen-year-old Kate goes back five centuries through a time tunnel and faces the evil creature Gashra, who is bent on destroying the same forest.