Mapaline was a child, very much like yourself.
Well, perhaps not so very much. Unless you live in a deep, vast wilderness of forests and rivers and streams; unless you sleep in a small room, hung high up in the limbs of an old maple tree; unless you stand no taller than my kneecap and have hair that changes with the seasons, you are not so very much like Mapaline.
She was a treeborn, and if you saw her you would think, "Isn't she a pretty little girl. But . . . somehow-"and you would feel silly saying it-"somehow she makes me think of a tree. Not very much, but still . . ."
BOOK ONE OF THE TREEBORN TRILOGY
Embark on an extraordinary journey with the Treeborn Trilogy, where a tapestry of adventure, captivating characters, and wondrous new creatures awaits you and your family! A masterful blending of the strange and familiar, this is a story that will spark your imagination and keep you wondering
and wanting more!
Book 1: Mapaline (Arriving Spring 2024)
Book 2: Ceylon (Unfolding Fall 2024)
Book 3: The Last Tower (Landing Spring 2025)
Written for readers of all ages, the Treeborn Trilogy masterfully blends whimsy and depth in a narrative both delightful and profound. Perfect for a lazy summer day or as a lyrical read-aloud for the whole family, everyone will be left wanting "just one more page!" If you found joy in the magical realms of Narnia or Middle Earth, If your kids loved The Green Ember or The Wingfeather Saga, their next obsession is sure to be The Treeborn Trilogy.
From the author:
"Mapaline began as a short story for my daughter when she was very young. She liked bears and I love the woods and so . . . there you go. One story turned into two and three and eventually additional stories began to merge and link together into a loose novel that took place over one year in Mapaline's life. By the time Mapaline was born, my daughter was older, by about eight years, but thankfully she still loves bears . . . and Mapaline."
Ryan Southworth lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife, Kyna, and their two children. In addition to his writing schedule and parenting, Ryan teaches History, Literature, and Latin through a large homeschool co-op. The second and third books of The Treeborn Trilogy publish October 2024 and April 2025. His previously published "Descending," a dystopian science-fiction novel perfect for young adults. Reviewers touted this read as "intriguing, thrilling, gripping, unpredictable, and artfully written." In addition, Ryan has published several short stories online.Ryan earned two bachelor's degrees from Baptist Bible College in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in both Bible and secondary education with an emphasis in social studies. Additionally, he earned a master's degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing from Northern Kentucky University, in Highland Heights, Kentucky. When not teaching, he considers a morning spent at a coffee shop writing to be just about the best way a morning can be spent.
Adam F. Watkins lives in southern Ohio with his wife, Amy, and daughter, Lucy. He graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design in 2004, where he majored in illustration, studying under C. F. Payne his junior and senior years. He worked for an advertising agency in Cincinnati after graduation and is now a full-time freelancer. He loves children's books and the outdoors.
