The Sinking Path

When Lincoln and Louisa return to the magical forest, they find the ground beneath their feet behaving strangely. What once was solid earth has turned into shifting silversand-sparkling, swirling, and dangerously soft. Anything that steps onto it begins to sink. Even Solfern, their loyal fox friend, is struggling to stay above the surface. To keep moving forward, the siblings turn to science-and to a memory from one of Lincoln's winter adventures. Using what he knows about weight distribution and snowshoes, they sketch and build wide "sandshoes" designed to spread their steps across the unstable ground. But the silversand hides deeper trouble. As they test their designs and search for safe paths, they uncover signs that something far below the forest floor is breaking the land apart. The Sinking Path is an exciting, STEM-rich chapter book that blends hands-on problem-solving with magical mystery. Perfect for readers ages 5-8, this adventure celebrates courage, creativity, and the power of understanding how the world works-one brave step at a time.