Titch and her best friends Huckleberry and Dollop have been joined by Briar, a very brave, sword-wishing squirrel. Their quest is clearer now that they know they must find and and complete Titch’s staff with the remaining Gems of Harmony.

They have found one called the Clawstone which they had to defeat a possessed turtle for, but still need the Fangstone, the Dreamstone and the Songstone.

They’ve learnt of a wise librarian who has knowledge of the Fangstone, but first they must fight off giant silverfish to meet him. With his advice they set off again and with the help of their Bear Eagle friend Earna, they find themselves on a very windy and rocky landscape, surrounded by sharp boulders like teeth.

A local discovers them and offers them help, which may not be the best idea after all. They don’t have a lot of choice as they descend into the underground caverns that are said to hold the Fangstone.

It’s not all they find deep below ground. Monsters, betrayal and a gut wrenching choice must be made. But Titch knows it’s all part of the new legacy of Bravepaw.

This series just gets better and better! Monsters, menace and mayhem are all in the mix as Titch learns more everyday about being a hero.

Most of that is being scared but stepping up to her fears, believing in herself and doing what she has to do, anyway.

A comforting pat of her fluffy friend Dollop always helps, and the support of her bestie Huckleberry at her side.

One of the scariest things of this episode is the real possibility of losing Huckleberry’s friendship.

Author – L M Wilkinson

Illustrator – Lavanya Naidu

Age – 7+

(2026, Albert St Books, Allen & Unwin, Action, Adventure, Courage, Series, Friendship, Fantasy, Humour, Magic, Betrayal, Mice, Mouse, Market, Monster, Subterranean, Underground)