In 'KINDLED FLAMES SPARK TROUBLE', young Juniper embarks on a dangerous mission to find her father, who may be alive according to an owl's prophecy and her brother, Jasper. The prophecy states that Juniper, a red squirrel bearing the dagger of Mirren, will save them all. As the whispers of war echo in the Dark Forest, Juniper must confront her greatest enemy and unravel a river of lies, jealousy, and betrayal that threatens the New Alliance and all she holds dear. The Juniper Spark Series aims to foster parent-child relationships through shared reading adventures and reflects themes of foster care, adoption, and military family life.