Books with title The Phantom Forest

Courage takes a mouse on a wonderful journeyI had always been afraid of the forest, that dark and unknown place at the farthest edge of my little world. At night I often dreamed of it and woke chilled with fear. The fear was there in the day, too, hidden inside me no matter what I did or where I went. One night the fear pressed so heavily on me that I could bear it no longer.So begins a journey of discovery for a brave little mouse who decides he must leave the safety of home to explore the forest. The world he finds is not at all what he expected.With luminous illustrations and graceful prose, The Forest broadens the reader’s world, speaking eloquently and reassuringly to every child who has ever felt afraid of the unknown.

Kelly reluctantly follows Kim on a camping trip into the mountains that line their small Colorado town of Creston. Eerie lights have been sighted there late at night and reports of people disappearing, along with rumors of a phantom lurking about, have police baffled.Kelly is completely intimidated but Kim is skeptical. "It's all just a bunch of talk to keep kids out of the woods," She says. However, she quickly changes her mind as, one by one, girls from their group begin to disappear.When Kelly falls prey, Kim gets on the case. She meets with Detective Eddie Bancroft, who has been on the trail of counterfeiters for months, his investigations bringing him to the very same forest. Kim and Eddie team up to not only find their missing comrade, but to see if maybe there is more to their respective cases than meets the eye.

In a forest as deep and dark as the inside of your pocket......a strange and malevolent creature lives. Spreading fear and disorder, The Meddler terrorizes the forest's inhabitants - the noble woodcutter, a beautiful queen and a pack of howling wolves - but will he get his comeuppance?This miniature Gothic fairy tale is the work of author Hannah Hutchins and evocatively illustrated by Laura Barrett.The proceeds from the sale of this book go to Save The Children.

Felicia is a 10 year old girl that lives in the suburbs of London, United Kingdom. She is a kind young girl that loves nature and animals. Felicia enjoys adventures and is ready for a new one everyday! She embarks on her first adventure with a few furry friends in a forest and faces some hurdles. Read the full story to find out how she meets new challenges.

There was a time when nine-year-old India lived in a world that felt happy and safe. But then a tragic accident took the life of her father and everything turned upside down. Now, along with her mother and older sister, Emily, she’s forced to leave her home in the city behind. Their new dwelling? An old house in the sleepy town of Darkwood. Some say the local woods are filled with dangerous wildlife. Others say they’re haunted or cursed. Either way India has no intention of ever exploring the place people keep warning her about—after all, just being near it gives her a feeling of dread. But when her new kitten slips out of an open window one night, she finds herself chasing the pet straight into the darkness of the forest—and, frightened by unfamiliar noises, gets lost among its sinister and foreboding landscape. In The Forest, India is introduced to a world beyond her wildest imagination, where mythical creatures dwell, and escape will require help from a magical new set of friends—in a gripping supernatural tale for middle-grade readers and fantasy fans of all ages.

There was a time when nine-year-old India lived in a world that felt happy and safe. But then a tragic accident took the life of her father and everything turned upside down. Now, along with her mother and older sister, Emily, she’s forced to leave her home in the city behind. Their new dwelling? An old house in the sleepy town of Darkwood. Some say the local woods are filled with dangerous wildlife. Others say they’re haunted or cursed. Either way India has no intention of ever exploring the place people keep warning her about—after all, just being near it gives her a feeling of dread. But when her new kitten slips out of an open window one night, she finds herself chasing the pet straight into the darkness of the forest—and, frightened by unfamiliar noises, gets lost among its sinister and foreboding landscape. In The Forest, India is introduced to a world beyond her wildest imagination, where mythical creatures dwell, and escape will require help from a magical new set of friends—in a gripping supernatural tale for middle-grade readers and fantasy fans of all ages.

It is 1942, and Manny Keefer, cut from his sophomore basketball team, decides to volunteer to be team manager to keep up with his friends Wally and Felix, who are still on the team. As World War Ii changes the entire world around him, his own life is changing just as drastically. When the sports editor of the Daily News announces that he'll be printing news and scores from all local high schools, Manny sees an opportunity to turn his friends into stars. But when the editor says their private school isn't big enough for any stories, Manny and his friends create a fictitious team and begin feeding the editor stories about it--soon giving their nonexistent team the best record in the state. As the fake team gains recognition all around the community, the joke begins to spiral out of Manny's control. What will happen when his deception is discovered? Based on a true story of American life during World War Ii, this novel tells the story of the creation of a phantom high school basketball team that jeopardizes friendships and much more.