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In Darkling Wood

Name: In Darkling Wood
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
ISBN: 9780571317578

By Emma Carroll

When Alice visits her grandmother, a mysterious girl reveals the wood may be alive.

mysterious enchanting poignant

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.4

From 5 readers

Genres

Fantasy Mystery Friendship/Family

What is In Darkling Wood about?

When Alice's brother undergoes a critical heart transplant, she's sent to stay with her estranged grandmother, Nell, who plans to cut down the ancient Darkling Wood. Alice befriends Flo, a mysterious girl who reveals the wood's secrets and warns of the fairies' revenge if it's destroyed. As Alice delves deeper, she questions reality and races to save the wood before it's too late.

About the author

Emma Carroll is a popular British author who loves writing exciting stories set in the past. She is well known for her book 'Letters from the Lighthouse,' which takes readers on thrilling adventures. Emma used to be a teacher and enjoys inspiring children to use their imagination and discover the joy of reading.

Pages

320 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2015

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