The Lost Rainforest: Mez's Magic

Review ''The Lost Rainforest feels unlike anything I've read. Eliot Schrefer has mined the richness and depths of his setting to find a deeper magic, immersing us in a world that is at once complex, dangerous, beautiful, and ultimately demanding of our protection. A thrilling start to an exceptional new series.'' (Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series )''While the story is pure fast-paced fantasy, the underlying issues are real. Ignorance among the species, racism, and intolerance of differences are rampant. An author's note highlights the beauty and importance of the rainforest. Magic with depth in this new series stunner.'' --(Kirkus Reviews (starred review))''Just right for middle grade readers who want an engrossing fantasy adventure.'' --(School Library Journal)''With a memorable, quick-bantering cast, this kickoff to the Lost Rainforest series, a playful departure from Schrefer's ape novels, brings fresh perspective to the magical animal subgenre. And, despite the fantasy setup, readers will come away learning quite a bit about this ecosystem and its inhabitants.'' --(Publishers Weekly) Product Description [Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)]THE LION KING meets WINGS OF FIRE in this new middle grade animal fantasy series set in the rainforest from two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer. The first book is about a young panther as she and her fellow shadowwalkers discover their magical abilities and race to protect the jungle from those who would harm it. About the Author Eliot Schrefers Endangered was named a finalist for the National Book Award and the winner of the Green Earth Book Award. He is also the author of Threatened, The Deadly Sister, The School for Dangerous Girls, Glamorous Disasters, and The New Kid. He lives in New York City.