"A very interesting read."
'Beyond the Forest Floor: Forest Tales' by Joanne McFall is a collection of 13 short stories inspired by nature, folklore and Celtic mythology. The dark and troubling tales are illustrated by Ruth O'Kelly with monochrome line drawings, which add to the brooding atmosphere, so reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm.
Like all fairy stories, they are timeless and designed to appeal to all ages. Also true to tradition, the characters, both human and animal, embark on journeys which transform them, as they discover they possess qualities, strengths and powers to carry out whatever is required of them whilst the forest remains the same and eternal.
This is a very evocative and immersive set of stories, slightly disturbing but rewarding. I particularly liked 'Other Moon', which has all the elements of a good fairy tale...a prince, a castle, a wolf, a woodcutter, a magic seed, a wish granted but also the unexpected appearance of an angel, who shows the prince how to prove himself by helping the poor. A very interesting read.
Beyond the Forest Floor: forest tales is a collection of magical forest tales. Forests are at the heart of each tale. Each captivating story contains an intriguing blend of adventure and quest with fascinating characters from both land and water settings.
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Beyond the Forest Floor: forest tales is a collection of magical forest tales. Forests are at the heart of each tale.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Beyond the Forest Floor and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Beyond the Forest Floor features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Traditional Tales, Indie Author Books
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Beyond the Forest Floor was written by Joanne McFall and published by New Generation Publishing
Beyond the Forest Floor has 138 pages
