Philomella and the Impossible Forest

'[Philomella’s] exactly the hero we need right now. Facing a variety of dangers and challenges with a large amount of empathy and creativity, Philomella acts as a timely reminder not to underestimate kindness in the face of danger, and the importance of looking beneath the surface of those around us.' – Bec Kavanagh, Books + Publishing

'A fast-paced adventure ... readers will find themselves engrossed and captivated with Philomella and her friends. It’s empathy, kindness, and compassion that make Philomella (and this story) memorable and special.' – Jennifer Fraioli, Readings

'Gave me some serious Magic Faraway Tree vibes! [Features] a varied cast of characters, each with diverse personalities and backstories, [and] gentle themes about the importance of creativity and empathy in the face of difficult situations.' – Smallhandsreads

'A terrific story where the fantastic and magical adventure faced by our main character, Philomella, teaches her the importance of bravery and facing your fears.' – Lamont Books

'Doris Brett is a clinical psychologist, and her knowledge and ability to discuss emotions were apparent throughout the book. As a psychologist who has worked with children, I enjoyed how certain themes are weaved into the fantasy. If I had read this as a child, little me would have loved this. I would have identified with Philomella’s insistence on her ordinariness and hoped I had her compassion and courage.' – Priscilla, NovelFeelings.com

'A delightful exploration of what it is to be yourself and how to let go of anger and to forgive.' – @OneMorePageAu

'There is some wonderful word play, and it is an all-around enjoyable read. Perfect for younger readers but will easily be enjoyed into early high school. There are so many intertextual references that it would make a wonderful book study or classroom read-aloud.' – Melanie Mengel, @BugAndBeeAndMe