Tewa had always thought the magical forest behind her house belonged only to her. She’d discovered the mossy passageway beneath the twisted willow roots when she was six, and for years, she’d snuck out after chores to explore the shimmering groves, talking rabbits, and mysterious glittering mushrooms. She knew every trail and burbling creek, every corgi-sized beetle with its coppery shell. This enchanted place was her world, and she guarded its secret fiercely—even from her little brother, Lio. Lio was always tagging along, begging, “Tewa, show me your secret forest? Please?” But Tewa would ruffle his hair and say, “Not now, Lio. Maybe when you’re older.” In truth, the idea of sharing her special kingdom made her stomach twist like a knotted shoelace. She didn’t want anyone—especially Lio—muddying up her favorite pond or breaking the acorn lanterns hung by chipmunk tailors. One sun-dapp...

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