Overview

Still grieving her father's recent death and the loss of her comfortable biracial nuclear American family life, fourteen-year-old Ari struggles to adjust to her new life in Portland, Oregon, with a loving but unfamiliar extended Indian family. When Ari steals her mother's necklace and escapes to the forest, she accidentally plunges into a terrifying world of wild birds in the underbelly of Portland's Forest Park trails.Ari soon realizes that more than her return home is at stake: Birds are mysteriously dying, threatening a war between species-and her necklace is the only thing protecting her. Can Ari bring peace to the forest and find her way home? And where exactly is home when all she wants to do is run away?A middle-grade coming-of-age story, Cascadia's Call is about finding your voice and learning how to belong when all you do is stand out.

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""In a world where the whispers of nature intertwine with the secrets of the past, Cascadia's Call is a captivating coming-of-age tale that takes readers on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and belonging.""-Emily H Keefer, author of The Stars on Vita Felice Court ""Neha Hewitt creates a compelling tale of a teenager's rebellion that evolves into kindness and respect after she accidentally embarks on an unexpected journey to an alternate world where she discovers her unique destiny.""-Katrina Mackrides, author of The Salty Swan ""Hewitt's debut novel offers a delightful escape into an imaginative fantasy world, led by a brave and determined protagonist. It's a heartfelt tale of courage and persistence-perfect for middle-grade, adventure-seeking readers.""-Natacha Belair, award-winning author of A Stellar Purpose trilogy ""Ari's fantastic coming-of-age journey offers readers new layers when her magical heritage seizes her daily life and all her inner struggles as a biracial fourteen-year-old seem to take a different, intriguing direction. Regular, contemporary youthful questions such as 'Who am I?' 'Where do I go?' 'What do I want?' can only be dealt with under the light of timeless words of wisdom. Neha Hewitt's page-turning novel presents readers with the secret dialogues of the forest: the mesmerizing voices of magical birds. A fabulous self-discovery narrative about finding and learning to speak one's own voice, no matter how unique. ""Don't miss this narrative that goes far beyond contemporary themes to unveil secrets of the eternal heart: the timeless song of life."" -Heloisa Prieto, bestselling Brazilian author of The Musician ""Cascadia's Call is a beautiful, lyrical journey through grief, identity, and the wild magic of growing up. With lush imagery and emotional depth, this middle-grade gem captures what it means to straddle two cultures while searching for where-and to whom-you truly belong. Ari's brave, aching quest through the forest is as thrilling as it is tender. A stunning debut that will stay with readers long after the last page."" -Dianne C. Braley, award-winning author of The Summer Before and The Silence in the Sound

Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Awards ""In a world where the whispers of nature intertwine with the secrets of the past, Cascadia's Call is a captivating coming-of-age tale that takes readers on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and belonging.""-Emily H Keefer, author of The Stars on Vita Felice Court ""Neha Hewitt creates a compelling tale of a teenager's rebellion that evolves into kindness and respect after she accidentally embarks on an unexpected journey to an alternate world where she discovers her unique destiny.""-Katrina Mackrides, author of The Salty Swan ""Hewitt's debut novel offers a delightful escape into an imaginative fantasy world, led by a brave and determined protagonist. It's a heartfelt tale of courage and persistence-perfect for middle-grade, adventure-seeking readers.""-Natacha Belair, award-winning author of A Stellar Purpose trilogy ""Ari's fantastic coming-of-age journey offers readers new layers when her magical heritage seizes her daily life and all her inner struggles as a biracial fourteen-year-old seem to take a different, intriguing direction. Regular, contemporary youthful questions such as 'Who am I?' 'Where do I go?' 'What do I want?' can only be dealt with under the light of timeless words of wisdom. Neha Hewitt's page-turning novel presents readers with the secret dialogues of the forest: the mesmerizing voices of magical birds. A fabulous self-discovery narrative about finding and learning to speak one's own voice, no matter how unique. ""Don't miss this narrative that goes far beyond contemporary themes to unveil secrets of the eternal heart: the timeless song of life."" -Heloisa Prieto, bestselling Brazilian author of The Musician ""Cascadia's Call is a beautiful, lyrical journey through grief, identity, and the wild magic of growing up. With lush imagery and emotional depth, this middle-grade gem captures what it means to straddle two cultures while searching for where-and to whom-you truly belong. Ari's brave, aching quest through the forest is as thrilling as it is tender. A stunning debut that will stay with readers long after the last page."" -Dianne C. Braley, award-winning author of The Summer Before and The Silence in the Sound

Author Information

NEHA N. HEWITT is a first-generation Indian American, mother, lawyer, writer, and leader of various book clubs. She earned a bachelor of arts in international affairs from the George Washington University and a juris doctor from American University's Washington College of Law. A civil rights lawyer for twenty years, Neha is dedicated to promoting diverse stories for youth audiences and for children with dyslexia and other disabilities. A set of her poems on yoga and social justice have been published in the online journal Mindful Word.Neha currently resides in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, two teenage daughters, and two Siberian cats. You can find her most days after work either frantically driving to soccer practice or collapsing on the couch with chocolate and tea, devouring her most recent book club pick. Cascadia's Call is her first novel.

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