The Secret Forest

Synopsis

 

A stunning nature search and find book, perfect for sharing with little ones.

"THE SECRET FOREST is dreamily beautiful and sure to enchant any child at bedtime." - David Walliams

Written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann, The Secret Forest will take you and your child on a wonderful journey through peaceful woodlands.

• a beautiful gift for parent and child to look at together
• sure to provide hours of enjoyment, along with an appreciation of the natural world
• a peaceful read that's perfect for soothing little ones before bedtime
• full of charming moments to discover with your child.

Beginning at first light with a young fawn and his mum, you'll meet foxes and butterflies, bears and bees, squirrels and birds galore - all before sun sets again and the moon rises over the trees as the night-time creatures come out to play.

What else will you see?

About the Publisher

Scholastic

Scholastic is an award-winning publisher of original children's books. Scholastic publishes more than 600 new hardcover, paperback, and novelty books each year. The list includes the phenomenally successful publishing properties Harry Potter? and Captain Underpants?, the beloved series Clifford The Big Red Dog?, Goosebumps?, The 39 Clues?, I Spy?, Bone, The Magic School Bus?, Fly Guy, Geronimo Stilton, and The Hunger Games trilogy.

Summary

The Secret Forest by Carol Reed-Jones is a delightful children's story about a magical forest and the creatures that inhabit it.

In Chapter One, the reader is introduced to the world of the Secret Forest. We meet the protagonist, Jenna, and her family, who are vacationing in the forest. As Jenna explores, she discovers a mysterious golden key that has the ability to open secret doors in the forest. Jenna soon learns that the key holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the forest and its inhabitants — some of whom are friendly, while others are nefarious.

In Chapter Two, Jenna meets a strange and wise old man who helps her unlock the first door in the forest. After some thought and consideration, Jenna steps through the door and discovers a world filled with magical creatures. Jenna is delighted with the new world she has discovered and decides to explore further.

In Chapter Three, Jenna is taken in by a family of faeries who are delighted to have a human friend in the forest. During her stay, Jenna learns about faerie customs, myths, and beliefs. The faeries encourage Jenna to explore the unfound corners of the forest and to use the golden key to open new doors.

In Chapter Four, Jenna discovers an incredible creature that she had never seen before. She learns that this creature is a centaur who has been living in the forest for centuries. The centaur tells Jenna all about his home and his life, and eventually even takes her on a magical ride around the forest.

In Chapter Five, Jenna finds another creature living in the forest—a magical dragon. The dragon gives Jenna a special task to free a magical object the dragon is protecting from an evil force. With the help of the centaur, Jenna embarks on a dangerous journey to free the magical object.

In Chapter Six, Jenna discovers a hidden village inside the forest. Here she meets a group of unique people, who have been living in the forest for generations. With their help, Jenna is able to rescue the magical object, and the dragon rewards her with a special gift.

In the conclusion of the story, Jenna and her family leave the Secret Forest with all the magical creatures and adventures to take back with them. They also leave with the knowledge that the magical forces within the forest are always on guard, keeping the forest safe — and this is the most important secret of all.