Bookworm

Eleven-year-old Mildred’s world is thrown into chaos when her mother is hospitalized, leaving her in the care of her estranged father, Strawn Wise—an eccentric American magician she barely knows. In an attempt to bond with his bookish daughter, Strawn whisks her away on a camping trip deep into the rugged New Zealand wilderness. But this isn’t just any camping trip—Strawn is determined to track down the legendary Canterbury Panther, a creature of myth and mystery. As they navigate the untamed wild, facing challenges both real and imagined, Mildred and Strawn embark on an unforgettable adventure that will test their survival skills, their patience, and their chance at becoming a family.