A fantastical, botanical adventure about friendship, bravery – and finding home in a new place.
Fern has spent her whole life in the rainforest, and loves nothing more than climbing, exploring and talking to the trees. When she suddenly has to leave all that behind and move to London, with only an eccentric uncle for company, Fern feels entirely uprooted.
But when she meets a little plant that can understand her every word, it seems that things are looking up! That is until strange things start happening in the city: giant lily pads on the Thames, monkey vines on the London Eye, and now her new friend is starting to wilt…
Can they solve this growing mystery together – before it’s too late?
"I think kids are going to go wild about this book! It’s a real page-turner with oodles of heart – pacy, intriguing and full of fun." Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home
Creators
Alex has a degree in Journalism from Cardiff University and a post graduate diploma in Media Relations. She has worked in public relations and as corporate writer, as well as a food writer and photographer for blogs, local newspapers and The Times. She did the Golden Egg Foundation Course and is a member of SCWBI, where she has recently taken part in the Debut Bootcamp and the OMG conference.
Reviews
I think kids are going to go wild about this book! It’s a real page-turner with oodles of heart – pacy, intriguing and full of fun. I look forward very much to watching this book spread its tendrils far and wide!
Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home
Such a joy! Told with warmth and wit, this is a real page-turner – and a hymn to our precious planet.
Abi Elphinstone
I absolutely adored The Secret Wild. A really original debut. Brilliant characterisation, thoughtful storytelling and a truly engaging and entertaining plot. Friendship, family and the environment are at the heart of this story, I absolutely loved it.
Oh my, what a stunning book! I’m utterly in love with Fern, the pluckiest, most brilliant main character ever, and found myself totally lost in her botanical adventure. I’d recommend it to everyone, whatever your age!
author of Fledgling
A charming and fun adventure, full of bravery and a wonderful botanical and spooky mystery for young readers. For those who need modern triffids, look not further.
BBC
