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In Darkling Wood

'The Queen of Historical Fiction at her finest.' Guardian
By Emma Carroll
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In Darkling Wood by Emma Carroll weaves a tale of friendship and magic when a young girl named Alice stays with her grandmother near a mysterious wood. Alice discovers an enchanted realm that seems alive with secrets, as she navigates personal challenges and family dynamics. It's a captivating children's book that balances mystery with a touch of the magical.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you are fascinated by stories that blend real-world challenges with magical, fairy-tale elements. This intriguing children's book offers a captivating journey through themes of friendship, family, and the charming mysteries hidden in ancient woods.

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From the queen of historical fiction, In Darkling Wood by Emma Carroll is a spine-tingling novel with a forthright, modern heroine - and more than a hint of mystery and magic.

From the queen of historical fiction, In Darkling Wood by Emma Carroll is a spine-tingling novel with a forthright, modern heroine - and more than a hint of mystery and magic.

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In Darkling Wood by Emma Carroll tells the intriguing tale of Alice, a girl whose life takes an unexpected turn when her brother receives the opportunity for a heart transplant. As a result, Alice is whisked away to her estranged grandmother Nell's house.

Although staying with Nell is far from ideal, Alice is captivated by the enchanting Darkling Wood at the end of her grandmother's garden. However, Nell has plans to have it cut down, threatening the magical haven Alice has come to cherish.

In the wood, Alice discovers a sense of peace and even makes a friend named Flo. Yet, oddly enough, Flo doesn't attend the local school, and the townspeople have never heard of her. As Flo reveals the enchanting secrets of Darkling Wood, Alice begins to question what is real.

Driven by the desire to save the wood from destruction, Alice embarks on a journey to uncover its mysteries, seeking answers before it's too late. Can Alice unveil the truth in time to protect the magical world she has grown to love?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571317578

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 320

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emma Carroll Young Adult

About the Author

Emma Carroll is a secondary school English teacher. She has also worked as a news reporter, an avocado picker and the person who punches holes into filofax paper. She recently graduated with distinction from Bath Spa University's MA in Writing For Young People. In Darkling Wood is Emma's third novel. She lives in the Somerset hills with her husband and two terriers.

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