Briar The Bobcat | Wildlife in Bloom

EARLY READER CHAPTER BOOK: AGES 6 TO 10

Briar the Bobcat is known for her keen instincts and sharp senses, but even she is baffled when glowing mushrooms begin to sprout across her forest. At first, they seem harmless—even beautiful—but when the strange fungi begin to spread, Briar notices unsettling changes. Her forest friends are losing their energy, the soil is growing brittle, and an eerie glow lingers long after sunset.

Determined to uncover the truth, Briar ventures deep into the heart of the forest to find the source of the glowing invasion. Along the way, she meets Lumen, a mysterious firefly with an unusual knowledge of the mushrooms. Together, they discover that the fungi were accidentally introduced by a wayward cargo shipment that spilled into the forest. The mushrooms, while fascinating, are draining the nutrients from the soil and threatening the balance of life.

With the help of her nocturnal allies—including Nettle the hedgehog and Sora the clever bat—Briar devises a daring plan to safely contain the glowing fungi while preserving the magic they bring to the forest. Through her journey, she learns that even the most unusual challenges can be solved with curiosity, courage, and collaboration.

*Briar the Bobcat* is an imaginative adventure that blends mystery, science, and the wonder of nature. Part of the *Wildlife in Bloom* series, this story introduces young readers to the importance of biodiversity and environmental stewardship, all wrapped in a luminous, unforgettable tale.