Deep within an ancient forest, hidden beneath a canopy of golden leaves, lies a secret garden known only to those who have lost something precious. When thirteen-year-old Willa stumbles upon the garden, she discovers a place where gnomes brew invisible tea, sprites weave nests from moonlight, and foxes carry lanterns to guide lost souls through the mist.

But all is not well in the forest—its magic is fading, and its stories are slipping into silence. With winter’s first frost creeping closer, Willa must uncover the forgotten names buried within falling leaves and whispered through the wind.

Joined by a mischievous fairy named Larkspur, a treehouse-dwelling witch called Bramble, and Mr. Tawnycoat, a sly fox with a penchant for stories, Willa embarks on a journey to piece together a broken tale. But as she gathers lost names and faces her own fears hidden in the shadows, Willa learns that some things must be remembered, not just with words, but with belief.

For in this forest, every story is a seed, every name a thread—and if Willa can mend the magic in time, perhaps she’ll find that what she’s truly been searching for was never really lost at all.

Filled with the crisp scent of autumn, the warmth of hazelnut tea, and the quiet wonder of believing in magic, The Forest of Forgotten Names is a whimsical tale about the power of stories, the courage to face the shadows within, and the beauty of finding home in unexpected places.