Princess Leilani and the Lanu Tree

By Juliann Anesi and Genielysse Reyes

This is the fifth story of the Guardian Princess book series 

In this coming-of-age story, Leilani is a girl training to become a healer. With her little brother, Kea, by her side, she is determined to heal others with the plants and trees that grow in the wondrous Healing Forest. But when Leilani’s world is shattered by loss,

• Language: English
• Publisher: Guardian Princess Alliance
• Release date: Nov 5, 2016
• ISBN: 9780997665741

Book preview

CHAPTER 1

N THE ISLAND OF AKONI, the perfect spot to watch the sunrise was at the edge of the Healing Forest, where the sunlight shimmered off the leaves and gave the land a golden sparkle. Everyone on Akoni knew of the Healing Forest–how it grew trees and plants of every shape and shade, and how they were used to heal the sick and injured. But only two people knew of this perfect sunrise spot: Leilani and her little brother, Kea.

Together, they waited for the glow of the sun to reach their feet. Every so often, Kea jumped in the air and swung from the nearby branches, with his necklace bouncing on his chest. Giggling at her playful brother, Leilani sang:

Just you and me and our top-secret spot

Waiting for the sun ‘til our feet get hot

Play and laugh, jump and sing

Just a brother and sister doing their thing

Kea plopped down next to his sister. I can’t believe you’re going to use all of this when you become a healer. He spread out his arms and gazed at the trees, the bushes, and the flowers. You’ll be the greatest person in the world!

Leilani shook her head. How can I be the greatest person in the world? I’m only twelve.

Well, I’m only eight, and I know I’m really great. I can tell you the names of almost every person on this island. That’s hard to do.

Leilani laughed. I guess it is. She looked up and spotted a few leaves dangling from one of the