Rachel Faturoti
The Summer I Saved the Wild

The Summer I Saved the Wild

Kamaria loves nature but can a thirteen-year-old dreamer really make a difference? Extraordinary mythical creatures seeking sanctuary and a troubled cousin are about to change Kamaria's life forever ... A story of family, secrets and nature in peril for readers who care deeply about saving the environment, inspiring young voices for change. Thirteen-year-old Kamaria lives for nature and dreams of attending an eco-camp abroad, inspired by her late aunty - traveller and archaeologist. But Kamaria's overprotective parents worry about exploring in her hometown, so how likely is that? Then summer is turned upside down by a visiting cousin who isn't shy about bending the rules to achieve her roller-skating dreams ... When strange mythical creatures appear to Kamaria in the wild, desperately seeking her help, she knows she must find a safe haven for them. Can the cousins put aside their differences to help each other do what they love? And will Kamaria find her voice to make a change? An empowering heartfelt love-letter to the natural world, inspiring everyone to believe in being the change they seek. You can make a difference!
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