"Finding friendship, adventure and dragons…."
Shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards 2023
This fantasy story is a clever and satisfying blend of fairy tale and ecology. A short read with fast paced chapters and brilliantly illustrated throughout, it is a perfect choice for children who are emerging as independent readers.
The first in a series of Wildsmith books, Into the Dark Forest introduces us to Rowan, a lively and adventurous girl, who has her world turned upside down by the threat of an imminent war. It means that she must leave her father behind whilst she, and her mother, will travel into the forest to stay with a grandpa she had never even met.
Living in the countryside is daunting and Rowan discovers that there is much to learn in the forest. A patch of smouldering grass, a broken eggshell, which seems much larger and thicker than any she has seen before, lead her to a small, frightened, injured dragon, left behind after poachers have dragged away its mother.
From this point in the story the unconditional love and care of animals, both real and mythical, drives the actions of Rowan and her two new friends, Will and Cam. Packed with excitement, mystery and enchantment, this engaging story does have real world parallels with the treatment of endangered animals and will have great appeal to young animal lovers and campaigners.
When war threatens her beloved city, Rowan and her mother must flee to the Dark Forest, meeting Grandpa and his white wolf Arto for the first time. Though she misses her father, Rowan makes new friends - including a trio of powerful witches. When she rescues a baby dragon from poachers, she discovers the secret of her own identity.
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When war threatens her beloved city, Rowan and her mother must flee to the Dark Forest, meeting Grandpa and his white wolf Arto for the first time. Though she misses her father, Rowan makes new friends - including a trio of powerful witches.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Into the Dark Forest The Wildsmith #1 and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Into the Dark Forest The Wildsmith #1 features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Into the Dark Forest The Wildsmith #1 was written by Liz Flanagan and published by UCLan Publishing
Into the Dark Forest The Wildsmith #1 has 171 pages
Yes it is part of Wildsmith Series series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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