We remember reading about Daphne in grade school. She's that Niad who becomes a Laural tree. Dáphnē Naïáda retells that story only all the gods are an extended Greek family living in the Pennsylvania Poconos. Further, to add more fun, Dáphnē's story only begins after she becomes a tree. All the animals and plants have Lenape names and follow the Lenape culture. They teach respect for Lenape values. The author had grand fun punning on English names for these florae and fauna. In intense scenes, you won't know if you should laugh or take on a more pensive tone. You will love this novel