Kate DeMaio
Author. Biologist. Can't whistle.
Fiona and the Forgotten Piano
Eleven-year-old Fiona isn’t allowed in the woods. And though its unique trees are fascinating, Fiona has no problem following her mother’s rules... until the trees begin to sing.
Suddenly, it feels as though long forgotten memories are being unlocked in Fiona’s mind. As she nears the woods edge, the trees fall silent, so silent even the leaves stop rustling.
Fiona will finally break the rules and venture into the woods. She’ll soon find herself traveling through portals to undiscovered worlds. And she’ll have to trust her instincts and her quirky new friends to bring back the music or she may get lost within its notes.
Fiona and the Talent Seed
Available now!
When Fiona’s birthday comes early, so does her next adventure.
Fiona isn’t sure why her mother wants to celebrate her birthday in April. She isn’t even supposed to turn twelve until July. Though maybe a celebratory trip will be just what Fiona needs to get her mind off the fact she hasn’t seen her amphibious friend Ferris in months.
In her aunts’ humid tent, Fiona is gifted a talent seed, which must be planted in another world. She jumps at the opportunity for a second adventure, but is wary the seed might give her powers. As her aunts recall the damage of what happened to those who didn’t plant their seeds, Fiona realizes she doesn’t have a choice. She must locate a world worthy of growing her talent before an ability manifests in a way she can’t control. And it’s only a matter of time before the seed wilts…
About Kate
Kate grew up among witches in Salem, Massachusetts. She now lives outside of Boston with her husband, two sons, and her dog. She writes quirky picture books and whimsical middle grade novels from her bubblegum pink office. Kate's debut middle grade novel, Fiona and the Forgotten Piano, released in January 2025 through Wild Ink Publishing. The sequel, Fiona and the Talent Seed, is out now!
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