3 Reasons Why You Should Read Bravepaw #2: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

3 Reasons Why You Should Read Bravepaw #2: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson, illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

What’s the book about?

An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction?

A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full of magic and prophecy, quests, heroism and loyal friendship – the world of Bravepaw will hook young readers until the very last page. This is the stuff of legend.

Titch and Huckleberry are on an epic quest. They have followed their hearts … right into the path of a terrifying swamp monster, and a village full of brainwashed squirrels!

Maybe their hearts aren’t to be trusted? Maybe Titch is just an ordinary little mouse and not Bravepaw after all …?

But Bravepaw or not, Titch is not about to give up. Can she defeat the greedy turtle controlling the squirrels, and discover what his glowing green gem has to do with the legend of Bravepaw and her quest to save Alluria?

Recommended for: 

Ages 7+

Three reasons to read it: 

  1. Who says you need to be a giant warrior to be a hero? Titch proves that even the smallest creatures can have the biggest hearts! She might be unsure at first, maybe she’s not Bravepaw after all, but one thing’s for sure: Titch won’t back down. She’s a great example that even when you feel small or ordinary, you’ve still got the power to be a hero. Plus, there are some magical gems along the way that might help too. Extra sparkles for that heroic flair!
  2. The best part of any fantasy adventure? Magical prophecies that might come true! Titch needs to discover the truth about her quest, the legendary Bravepaw and the mysterious glowing green gem the turtle is wearing. What’s its connection to the fate of Alluria? How do the Gems of Harmony fit in? There’s so much mystery and wonder, you’ll want to unravel every single secret hidden in the pages.
  3. Sure, there are monsters and gems, but the real magic in Bravepaw #2: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire is the unbreakable friendship between Titch and Huckleberry. They stick together, face dangers head-on and remind us that being brave isn’t just about fighting—it’s about supporting your friends, no matter what. This story shows that the strongest heroes are those who can rely on their loyal friends!

Buy a copy of Bravepaw #2: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire here.

About the author:

L.M. Wilkinson is the award-winning author of twenty books for children and teenagers, including A Hunger of Thorns, Deep is the Fen and How To Make A Pet Monster. She established the Inky Awards at the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria. She has a PhD in Creative Writing, and lives in Melbourne with her husband, son, dog and three chickens.

Lavanya Naidu is a storyteller with a passion for building worlds and developing characters with heart. The twilight zone where they meet is where the magic happens! She is a graduate in animation film design and over the last decade has illustrated several children’s books, worked on games and animation production (television and film). When she isn’t drawing, Lavanya is collecting dinosaur models, embroidering, hiking, cooking and patting all the dogs. Lavanya grew up in Kolkata, India and now lives with her husband and their ever-growing collection of plants in Melbourne.

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Filled with Magic and Prophecy: Read an Extract from Bravepaw #2: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson

Review | Extract

24 February 2025

Filled with Magic and Prophecy: Read an Extract from Bravepaw #2: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire by L.M. Wilkinson

Publisher details

Bravepaw #2: Bravepaw and the Clawstone of Rotwood Mire
Author
L.M. Wilkinson
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
25 February, 2025
ISBN
9781761180569

Synopsis

An epic Tail of Adventure! Can one gallant mouse find the Gems of Harmony and save her homeland from destruction?

A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full of magic and prophecy, quests, heroism and loyal friendship - the world of Bravepaw will hook young readers until the very last page. This is the stuff of legend.

Titch and Huckleberry are on an epic quest. They have followed their hearts ... right into the path of a terrifying swamp monster, and a village full of brainwashed squirrels!

Maybe their hearts aren't to be trusted? Maybe Titch is just an ordinary little mouse and not Bravepaw after all ...?

But Bravepaw or not, Titch is not about to give up. Can she defeat the greedy turtle controlling the squirrels, and discover what his glowing green gem has to do with the legend of Bravepaw and her quest to save Alluria?

L.M. Wilkinson
About the author

L.M. Wilkinson

L.M. Wilkinson is the award-winning author of twenty books for children and teenagers, including A Hunger of Thorns, Deep is the Fen and How To Make A Pet Monster. She established the Inky Awards at the Centre for Youth Literature, State Library of Victoria. She has a PhD in Creative Writing, and lives in Melbourne with her husband, son, dog and three chickens.

Books by L.M. Wilkinson

Lavanya Naidu
About the author

Lavanya Naidu

Lavanya Naidu is a children's book illustrator and animator, born and raised in Kolkata, India.

Over the last decade she has worked on numerous kids' books, animation projects and animation production. She now lives in Melbourne and recently completed her role as the head of design and episode director on the animated kids series The Strange Chores (season 2). In her spare time Lavanya enjoys collecting dinosaur models and tending to her ever-growing collection of plants!

Books by Lavanya Naidu

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