Tammi Hartung

Twelve-year-old Caspia absolutely despises big cities. The noise, the concrete, and the endless rushing of New York City are the exact opposite of where she wants to be. So when her parents announce they are spending the entire summer in a bustling Brooklyn apartment, Caspia is dreading every single minute of it. But her miserable vacation takes a magical turn when she stumbles upon a hidden bundle of old letters tucked away in a dusty chest of drawers. Inside the envelopes are ten mysterious botanical riddles, each containing clever clues that lead to a different plant hidden somewhere in the city. Determined to crack the code, Caspia embarks on a thrilling scavenger hunt across Brooklyn. As she follows the trail of greenery hidden within the concrete jungle, she meets a cast of unforgettable friends and discovers a vibrant world she never knew existed. With every riddle she solves, Caspia begins to realize that magic can be found in the most unexpected places, and that anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots.