Books with title Wild Woods, The

After a hike in her grandma's woods, Lexi's sister Amara vanishes into thin air, but the problems have only just begun. Her friends begin noticing traces of something more supernatural than just your normal serial killer in the small town of Hecate. Strange possessions, hallucinations, and bizarre weather phenomenons plague the region with no logical explanation. Something dark is in the woods and in order to defeat it, the kids will have to work through their struggles or they might be its next meal. Relationships will be formed and bonds will be broken.

"A supernatural wonder of a book. This Grimm-like fantasy is vividly detailed and will appeal to young and old readers alike." --School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)"Toalson intersperses Lenora's story with Richard's journal excerpts and an enigmatic, menacing character's first-person narrative, all of which lends context and dimension. The seamless blend of fantastical and realistic elements is particularly effective at exploring the multifaceted impact of tragedy and loss."--Booklist "Mysterious and beautifully rendered, R.L Toalson's THE WOODS is a heartbreaking story of family, magic and grief that will touch readers' hearts." --Samantha M Clark, author of THE BOY, THE BOAT, AND THE BEAST After a tragic explosion causes Lenora to lose her family, she goes to live with her estranged uncle at his estate. There, Lenora is drawn to the nearby woods and the magic she discovers within them. Can this magic reunite her with her family, or is it more sinister than she realizes? Now available in paperback!Twelve-year-old Lenora's world is turned upside down after an explosion makes her the lone surviving member of her immediate family. She has nowhere to go, until her estranged Uncle Richard shows up and takes her away to live with him in his lonely mansion. Quiet and stern, he spends most of his time in his study conducting research and experimenting. Lenora is able to explore parts of the mansion and its lovely gardens, but Uncle Richard has one rule for her: Stay out of the woods.Years ago, Lenora's cousin, Bobby went into Gilgevnah Woods and never came out. Now, Uncle Richard will do anything he can to destroy them. Lenora knows she is meant to stay away, but her grief and loneliness draw her in. Upon entering the woods, she finds a world full of enchantment and beauty. Lenora befriends Bela the Scorlaman, keeper of Gilgevnah Woods, who shows her the wonder and the mystery of the place, but also promises to reunite her with her family. Is it too good to be true?Will Lenora find peace in the magic of Gilgevnah Woods, or will she find something darker?The Woods is an entrancing magical realism novel from author R.L. Toalson that tackles profound loss, grief, and finally, acceptance.

Adam Ellwin is doing Hard Time: Solitary Confinement with Hard Labor. Three days ago, the Brown Man went crazy and tried to kill everyone. Adam’s been grounded ever since. With any luck, he’ll be free again by the end of today - but for how long? It’s hard to stay out of trouble when there are fairies in the house, especially when one’s a mischievous boggart like Hobin, and the other’s Holly – a baking-obsessed brownie with a stubborn streak a mile wide. Even the garden isn’t safe - Granny Goggie’s out there, prowling around in a bad mood. Dad’s cut off her scrumpy supply, and she’s dangerously sober. Worse still, Adam’s best friend, Sophie, keeps banging on about the Fairy Rescue League. She’s full of ideas – every single one of which would get him grounded and make him miss the village fete. And if that isn’t bad enough, there’s the small matter of the Green Man, a fairy god, living at the bottom of the garden with plenty of ideas of his own…

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After a hike in her grandma's woods, Lexi's sister Amara vanishes into thin air, but the problems have only just begun. Her friends begin noticing traces of something more supernatural than just your normal serial killer in the small town of Hecate. Strange possessions, hallucinations, and bizarre weather phenomenons plague the region with no logical explanation. Something dark is in the woods and in order to defeat it, the kids will have to work through their struggles or they might be its next meal. Relationships will be formed and bonds will be broken.