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The Secrets of the Wild Wood (Winter Edition)

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The Secrets of the Wild Wood (Winter Edition) by Tonke Dragt is a captivating tale set in a medieval world filled with mystery and adventure. Young knight Tiuri embarks on a perilous journey into the enigmatic Wild Wood, driven by the whispers of danger and secrets lurking within. As he faces unforeseen challenges, Tiuri's courage and friendship are tested, weaving a story of bravery and discovery for young readers.
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's book if you are drawn to medieval adventures filled with mystery and magic. Immerse yourself in a journey with brave young knights and explore a mysterious forest filled with hidden secrets. Perfect for readers who love a blend of fantasy, intrigue, and timeless storytelling.

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The Secrets of the Wild Wood (Winter Edition)

A stunning gift edition of the thrilling sequel to the bestselling adventure The Letter for the King.

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One of the King's most trusted knights has vanished in the snow, so young Sir Tiuri and his best friend Piak must journey into the shadowy heart of the forest to find him.

The Wild Wood is a place of mysteries, rumours and whispered tales. A place of lost cities, ancient curses, robbers, princesses and Men in Green.

As the darkness surrounds him and reports grow of secret plots and ruthless enemies, Tiuri finds himself alone and fighting for survivalβ€”caught in a world where good and evil wear the same face, and the wrong move could cost him his life ...

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The Secrets of the Wild Wood by Tonke Dragt is widely praised for its action-packed drama and thrilling narrative. The book captivates readers with its Arthurian-inspired adventures, offering a rich tapestry of intrigue, action, and escapism. It features timeless themes of friendship, courage, and loyalty and appeals to both young and old with its spellbinding storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782691952

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Translated by Laura Watkinson
  • Illustrated by Tonke Dragt
  • Translated by Laura Watkinson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Tonke Dragt was born in 1930 in Jakarta. When she was twelve, she was imprisoned in a Japanese camp during the war, where she wrote her very first book using begged and borrowed paper. After the war, she and her family moved to the Netherlands, where she became an art teacher. In 1962 she published her most famous story, The Letter for the King, which won the Children's Book of the Year Award and has been translated into sixteen languages. Its sequel, The Secrets of the Wild Wood, followed in 1965. Dragt was knighted in 2001.

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