Tress of the Emerald Sea
Tress's journey begins on this island, where her mundane life as a cup-fetcher comes to an end.
What is Diggen’s Point?
This character is the protagonist, a young girl who is trying to navigate life after her parents' deaths.
Who is Blanche?
Water Keep is located in this region of FarWorld, ruled by the water element.
What is the Kingdom of Water?
The people who sleep.
Tanner. Yeah. Sometimes Jake if Bodie is not here, sometimes when he is. Keygan, usually.
This red and green plant is commonly used as a Christmas decoration, often hung as a wreath or placed on doorways.
What is holly?
In Tress of the Emerald Sea, this unseen but often-mentioned character provides narration filled with wit and wisdom.
Who is Hoid?
This mysterious and quiet character is the “Bear” in the story, who has a troubled past.
Who is Bear or Edward?
This mystical and protected location is where the portal between Earth and FarWorld is located.
What is the Gateway?
The thing that gets hidden.
Jake's Chromebook
This holiday decoration, often seen hanging over a doorway, is used for a popular Christmas tradition involving a kiss.
Mistletoe
Crimson spores form this sharp and dangerous material when activated
What is glass (or crystalline spikes)?
A major theme explored in the novel, particularly in the relationships between Blanche, Bear, and Luke.
What is love?
The Dark Circle controls this dangerous and shadowy region of FarWorld, where they plot their evil deeds.
What is the Dark Forest?
The king of the papa bear chair.
Who is Anthony?
In many countries, children hang these items on Christmas Eve for Santa to fill with gifts.
What are stockings?
The ship's mysterious and gruff first mate, who becomes a surprising ally to Tress.
Who is Fort?
Shadow of the Bear is a modern retelling of this classic fairytale.
What is Snow White and Rose Red?
Kyja and Seth’s adventure begins when they are forced to leave this place to escape the Dark Circle’s pursuit.
What is the Kingdom of Water?
Always sits in the black chair, unless someone gets there first.
Who is Austin?
The Christmas tree tradition is believed to have originated in this country, where the first decorated tree was displayed.
What is Germany?
The alchemist on board the Crow’s Song who aids Tress in understanding spores.
Who is Huck?
The story takes place primarily in this state, where Blanche and her family live.
What is New York?
The climax of Water Keep occurs when Kyja and Seth confront this enemy in a dramatic showdown.
Who is the Dark One (or Lord Garan)?
The people who actually read.
Brooks, David, Paige? maybe? Gaige, but only The Tress Book. You all need to READ! But I still love you.
This Christmas tradition, where people exchange gifts, is rooted in ancient Roman celebrations of this festival.
What is Saturnalia?