When Tig and Elsa discover that the grandfather they'd never met has died, they also discover that they need to go to Grimmhart with their father to tie-up his estate. However, as soon as they arrive, the siblings realise there is something very different about the place. With two silver charms their grandfather had sent them safely tucked away, they know they need to get to the bottom of his death, but with magic and sinister secrets to be revealed, things could get dangerous.
Having known Eve through communications in publishing, I was intrigued when she wrote her first MG novel, The Bird Singers. It was brilliant and has since become the novel our Year 5 students study in school. Her second novel, The Wildstorm Curse was just as good and has been a big success with my class. As a result, I was thrilled to hear that she has a third novel coming out and I was very excited when a copy arrived at home last week.
I started reading Forest Of Forbidden Magic last Sunday afternoon and quickly realised that I wouldn't get much else done for the rest of the day! It's a book that draws you in and enchants you. From the beginning, the letter from Killian raises questions and from there it's a rollercoaster of intrigue and adventure for Tig and Elsa.
Tig is the younger sibling and gets his strength from Else who is a strong and protective sibling. And believe me, they need their strength! As they begin to unravel the mystery of what has happened to their grandfather, they encounter a host of characters, some of whom are happy to help, some who aim to hinder and some who you don't really know whether to trust or not! With a band of magical creatures in various creations, this is a book that will spark your imagination.
Grimmhart itself is an intriguing place which is vividly described throught the book. I'm also big fan of a book map so finding one at the beginning was a huge plus; it was something I kept looking back at whilst reading. Personally, I'd love to visit The Chocolate Pot, and Clifedge looks as precarious and intriguing as it sounds in the book. However, it is the forest that holds the award for the darkest, most sinister part of the novel. Journeying through it is dangerous and only for the bravest of souls.
Dark magic, danger and secrets weave together wonderfully in this sinister adventure to discover the truth. Forest of Forbidden Magic will grip readers when it publishes on the 4th July and is perfect for fans of Wednesday and Jennifer Killick's books.
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