The Heart of the Wilds

Snowfall, a young Whooper swan, flies with her family to warmer lands after spending her young life in the heart of Finland, leading them straight into a legend. High above, the clouds reveal a secret island paradise hidden from the rest of the world.
But this paradise holds a dark secret. A massive, swirling storm feeding on negative emotions has stolen the island's ancient glory. The birds of the island are losing their spark, and the darkness is spreading further.
Snowfall refuses to let the shadows win, and hunts for endless possibilities of success. Joining forces with Pearl, an intuitive and compassionate heron, she launches into a quest across the dangerous terrain of Birdland. Together, they must think of a way to break the storm's power and unite the island's divided flocks.
Can a swan and a heron rally the birds, ignite the ultimate power of teamwork, and restore glory to Birdland?

Lyra Silversky is a young author, illustrator and wild nature enthusiast. Born in the Northern Finland, in the heart of the book's plot, she found inspiration in the lush wilderness of the world and exploring the captivating point-of-views of striking animals.
Life prepared Lyra on a journey to explore new lands, including the small island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, all to share her observations with her young and curious readers.
Lyra dreams of igniting this vibrant spark into a vivid vision of her books spreading awareness about the sheer beauty of living things and preserving more species for the longer years to come.
She also draws various art forms, including traditional and digital, to help readers learn more about the world we share with each of us, from the tiniest hummingbirds to the most majestic baobabs.