Description

Welcome to Everwild — a magical world where paths can change their minds, flowers sing directions, roots whisper beneath the ground and every creature has a part to play.

At the centre of Everwild stands the ancient Compass Tree, whose four magical seeds help animals, plants, weather and seasons find their proper way. But during the Lanternleaf Festival, an accident sends the North, East, South and West Compass Seeds flying to the far corners of the forest.

Now Quesbie, ULA and OMA must set out on their biggest adventure yet.

Quesbie loves maps, questions and carefully made plans, but he is learning that a true leader does not always have to know the answer.

OMA is brave, energetic and deeply connected to the natural world, but she must discover that helping does not always mean acting first.

ULA understands feelings better than anyone, yet they are learning that kindness sometimes means saying the difficult truth instead of keeping the peace.

Together, the three friends travel through Frostfeather Cliffs, where the wind gives false directions; Sunwhistle Meadow, where flowers react to honesty; Embermoss Hollow, where tiny salamanders depend on a borrowed source of warmth; and Tidelily Marsh, where the path only appears when travellers finally become still.

Each place challenges the trio in a different way. They make mistakes. They disagree. They hurt one another’s feelings. They apologise, listen, learn and try again.

With the fifth sunset approaching and all of Everwild depending on them, Quesbie, ULA and OMA must discover the most important lesson of all:

No one finds the way alone.

The Compass Tree of Everwild is a richly imagined illustrated fantasy novel for children aged 8–10, blending animal and nature adventure with relatable themes of friendship, confidence, honesty, patience, teamwork and personal growth.

Perfect for young readers who enjoy magical forests, talking animals, quests, imaginative worlds, gentle humour and characters who learn from their mistakes.

Published by Questbound Studios Ltd, United Kingdom.
ISBN: 978-1-0669226-1-1