Finders of Silverthorn Forest Hardcover by Rachel Chivers Khoo; Illustrated by Laura Catalán

Product Details

• Publisher: Candlewick (2026-08-04)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 224 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781536250305
• Item Weight: 385.56 grams
• Dimensions: 20.24 x 13.67 x 2.18 cm

"A delightful fantasy told with tenderness and wonder." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A modern classic in the making, this magical new series, beautifully illustrated in black and white, is perfect for fans of adventure stories and secret worlds hidden within our own.

While hunting for a time capsule that his grandma buried in the woods years ago, Max never expects to discover the home of a small magical creature. Nor does he expect that magical creature to have an extensive collection of lost items, all cataloged and labeled. Yet this is how he meets Tuftorious Snook, collector of lost objects, and just one of the many Finders living in Silverthorn Forest.

Thrilled by his discovery, Max can't wait to find out more about these extraordinary creatures. But when he accidentally breaks the most important rule – never steal – he's banished from their home. But with the woods under threat, can Max somehow find a way to save Tuft and the other Finders before it's too late?

About the Author

Rachel Chivers Khoo is the author of The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice. She spent much of her childhood reading books from her local library, and when she was nine, she promised an invisible tiger that one day she would write her own stories. She lives in Oxford, England, with her husband, two young sons, and far too many books.

Laura Catalán is a Spanish children’s book illustrator. She obtained a degree in Anthropology while practising her favourite activity from childhood: drawing. For several years she attended drawing lessons at the Fine Arts Centre of Sant Lluç in Barcelona. She then decided to shift gears and pursue a career in children’s illustration as it merged two of her favourite things in the world: books and drawing. For over a decade she has been illustrating educational material and children’s fiction, especially middle grade fiction and picture books for clients all over the world. Laura lives in Barcelona.