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The Wandering Kodama

   (6 reviews)
Genres: Fantasy,
Sub-genres: Magical Realism

Every cedar holds a spirit. Every spirit longs for home. 

When a young Japanese cedar sapling is transported to a Canadian zoo for a new “Trees of the World” exhibit, no one realizes it carries with it a kodama—an ancient tree spirit torn from its home. As the cedar begins to wither, strange phenomena ripple through the zoo, and a girl named Maureen O’Neil decides to find out why. With her mother's support, Maureen challenges the botanist who brought the tree overseas. A violent storm reveals the truth so, together, child, mother, and scientist undertake a journey to restore nature's balance. 

“The cedar whispers… the kodama waits.”

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Story Recommendations (10 members)

  • Action Packed 1
  • Addictive/Pacing 2
  • Characters 10
  • Chills 3
  • Cliffhanger 1
  • Compelling 9
  • Feel-Good 9
  • Humor 0
  • Smoldering 0
  • Tearjerker 5
  • Unique 9
  • World Building 5

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kbois

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

An absolutely well-written tale that teaches us an important lesson. Everything and everyone needs the proper environment to thrive. 

The Kodama shows us that even little tree spirits can have a huge impact.  

Great job and a story worth reading. 

Well done, tim! xoxo

Response from the author:

Thank you very much. I appreciate your efforts on my behalf in editing this. I'm glad you enjoyed it as well.  ❤️

  • Love 6
Gary L

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

I fell in love with this as soon as I read it.  A haunting, beautifully-written tale which takes us into the otherworldliness of tree spirits.  Don’t be put off, it’s a story that works on multiple levels.

A joy to read.

Response from the author:

Thank you, Gary. I value your efforts in proofing this for the anthology team. I'm so pleased to know that you enjoyed reading it. xoxo

  • Love 7
MichaelS36

   5 of 5 members found this review helpful 5 / 5 members

A beautifully woven tale of ancient beings, the natural world and a wrong that needs to be righted. tim uses the backdrop of Japan and their ancient tree spirits, the Kodama. It's a story that should not be missed.  

Bravo. 

Response from the author:

Thank you, Michael. I value your support. xoxo

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chris191070

   4 of 4 members found this review helpful 4 / 4 members

This is a simply beautiful tale, that teaches us an important lesson.

The Kodama, show that tree spirits can have a huge impact.

A great read, it comes highly recommended.

Thanks for this tim x

Response from the author:

Thank you, chris. I'm glad that you enjoyed this story. xo

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Bill W

· Edited by Bill W

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

This is a marvelous short story that sheds a light on how delicate the balance of nature can be.  It is wonderfully written with vivid descriptions, and a touching storyline.  If you love nature, then I have a strong feeling that you'll fall in love with this enchanting short story, the same way I did! 

Response from the author:

Aw, Bill, thank you. I wanted to write something different. I'm so pleased to know that you enjoyed it.  Thank you, again.

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