Awakening (Book 1 in the Winberie Journals)

Pre-Order - will be released November 19th.
 
Twelve-year-old Danny Finnegan never expected to witness his mother’s death or be ripped from everything he knew in a flash of eerie green lightning. Now lost in a mysterious forest where trees tower like skyscrapers and magic whispers through the leaves, Danny must navigate a world of strange creatures, hidden dangers, and a name he never chose—Winberie.
 
As Danny searches for a way home, he uncovers long-buried secrets about his parents, his past, and a dark force threatening both his world and this new one. Alongside a reluctant guide, a floating mermaid, and creatures he’s only read about in stories, Danny must face his deepest fears and the grief he can’t escape.
 
Awakening is the first book in The Winberie Journals, a fantasy adventure series that gently explores grief, identity, and courage—offering young readers a magical journey that honors the power of healing through story.