The Crooked Forest: Legacy of the Holey Stone

By Joni Franks and Ayin Visitacion

In this spell binding fairytale, you will be transported in time, to a place between places, separated from reality by a crossroads, that leads to the mystical Crooked Forest, a botanical mystery as old as the earth.
Willow struggles to access her true inner strength when an unforeseen tragedy tests her bravery. Left alone and feeling heartbroken after being separated from her mother, Willow navigates the life path she has been handed, overcoming obstacles, and realizing her true potential and her destiny to become a heroine.
With the help of her trusted companion, Sir Gyzmo, an enchanted fairy dog, the pair overcomes desperate odds, while weaving a special bond based on trust, companionship, and love.
From bestselling international award-winning author Joni Franks, comes the first book in a new series. “The Crooked Forest, Legacy of the Holey Stone” is steeped in ancient folklore but sends a modern-day message concerning the kinship between the land, the water and the animals and protecting nature’s perfect balance, by finding solutions that benefit all beings.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664179813

Joni Franks

Joni Franks is a bestselling multi-award-winning children's book author. She has been honored to receive the prestigious Moms Choice Award for the "Corky Tails" book series. Additionally, her books have won numerous literary awards including four American Fiction Awards. Joni lives in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and has a passion for mountain beauty, enviromental protection and animals. Joni's stories are inspired by her beautiful Welsh corgi, Sagebrush. Joni hopes to teach life lessons and problem-solving techniques to a new generation, offering a fresh perspective on living together peacefully in today's divisive world.

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