by Karl Buechner, Jeremy Mueller, and Keith Ward
Th3rd World Studios
5/20/2025, paperback
SKU: 9781956694178
"Even the smallest spark can set the darkest night ablaze."
Twig never imagined himself at the center of anything important--let alone a battle for the fate of the Woodland Realm. But when his peaceful village is attacked by the ruthless Fortress Crows, the young chickadee finds himself on the run, hunted by a terrifying sorceress and her winged army. Thankfully, he's not alone. Alongside a cunning bard, a fearless warrior, and two mischievous tumblers--who cause almost as much trouble as they solve--Twig embarks on a journey to uncover an ancient power and prevent history from repeating its darkest (and dumbest) mistakes.
Perfect for fans of Watership Down, Redwall, and The Green Ember, The Unraveling is a sweeping middle-grade fantasy adventure of courage, rebellion, and destiny. With pulse-pounding action, unforgettable characters, and a world as rich as it is dangerous, this is a story for anyone who believes even the smallest hero can change the world.
Target age: 8 to 12
Reviews:
"[The Unraveling] is much more than an imaginative world filled with unlikely heroes and outrageous villians; it is an imortant work with the capability of teaching young readers about the peril of ignoring other's suffering, and the importance of compassion..." --Andy Hurley; Musician, Fall Out Boy
"The Unraveling is a fast paced, masterful work of imagination in which lovable characters remind us of our duty to preserve earth and animal rights in this vivid fable set in a compelling post-human world."--Moby; Musician, Producer
"Funny, emotional, insightful, and powerful, [The Unraveling] is an incredible blend of meaningful insights into our own world told through the lens of adventure fantasy." --Keegan Kuhn; Award-winning film maker, co-director of Cowspiracy and They are Trying to Kill Us
"The tables are turned in this fantastical, magical, powerful, book in which warfare and domination are put under the microscope, and animal and Earth rights are revealed as the pathway to human understanding. Riveting!" --Ingrid Newkirk; Founder, President PETA International