The Miracle Forest: A True Story

Author Ellen Dee Davidson
Illustrator Carolan Raleigh-Halsing

e-book 978-1-961905-10-8 | softcover 978-1-961905-13-9

October 2024 | 52 pages | Nonfiction | Age: 8-12 years

In the heart of Colombia’s Llanos, Paolo Lugari envisioned a miracle—reviving a forest long lost to time and turning barren land into a thriving community. The Miracle Forest: A True Story / El Bosque Milagroso: Una Historia Real tells how this extraordinary man and his determined team of scientists, engineers, and residents worked tirelessly to bring life back to a desolate savanna. Their efforts reforested the land and fostered a sustainable, self-sufficient community, Gaviotas, which stands as a beacon of hope for environmental restoration worldwide.

This bilingual book, in English and Spanish, captures the inspiring journey of Lugari and his team as they overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to create a flourishing ecosystem. Through engaging narratives and vivid illustrations, readers are invited to witness the transformation of Gaviotas from a dream into a living, breathing reality, showcasing the power of perseverance, innovation, and community spirit.