Root's Way

 Twelve-year-old Root wants nothing more than to make her guardian, Old El, proud. Old El is graceful, confident, and kind and elicits instant respect from everyone she meets. Having studied herbs and plants her whole life, Root assumes that she will follow in Old El's footsteps and help run the Apothecary where they work and live.Often overcome with insecurity and self-doubt, preferring to spend ...