Asterwood by: Jacquelyn Stolos

A mesmerizing middle-grade fantasy adventure about family, courage, and the magic lurking just beyond the familiar. Ten-year-old Madelyn Delios leads a quiet life of books and woodland wanderings — until a mysterious new friend lures her into the forbidden trail and into the enchanted realm of Asterwood. There, she discovers a world both wondrous and in peril, one that knows her name and urgently needs her help. Joined by unusual allies and her loyal calico cat, Dots, Madelyn embarks on a quest through strange forests and hidden secrets that may hold the key to saving both Asterwood and her own family legacy.