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The Forest of a Thousand Eyes

Frances Hardinge author Emily Gravett illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:19th Sep '24

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A dark and thrilling tale about a young girl's fight for survival in a treacherous world, and a perfect collaboration between two of the UK's most gifted storytellers.

A dark and thrilling tale about a young girl's fight for survival in a treacherous world from two bestselling talents.

Costa Award-winning Frances Hardinge's gripping story of a young girl's daring mission through a natural world intent on her destruction.

With stunning two-colour illustrations by superstar illustrator Emily Gravett on every page, The Forest of a Thousand Eyes is richly atmospheric: perfect for fans of David Almond and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.


The hungry Forest is moving forward like an army, a green and constant threat to the humans living in and on an increasingly crumbling Wall. Feather, accompanied only by her scaled ferret, Sleek, must avoid the Forest's tentacles, and the many dangerous creatures it shelters, to return the community's precious spyglass to its rightful place. Along the way, she develops her resilience, and meets other people living on the Wall, whose stories and experiences open her mind, and those of her community, to new horizons.

From the creators of Island of Whispers, chosen as one of the Top Five YA books of 2023 by The Guardian.

A compelling story filled with adventure, emotional intensity and the rawness of nature.

The green-hued pencil-style illustrations from Gravett enrich the story immensely, often winding around the text like tree branches. Haunting and memorable. * Irish Times *
Thrilling, sinister and poetic, this powerful 10+ tale of fear, discovery and hope is enriched by Gravett’s soft-textured illustrations. * The Guardian *
The Costa-winning Hardinge has written a story of danger, mystery and irresistible enchantment. * inews *
Frances Hardinge’s Gothic genius is married to Emily Gravett’s quirkiest illustrations in The Forest of a Thousand Eyes ... Outstandingly imaginative * New Statesman *

ISBN: 9781529090802

Dimensions: 237mm x 187mm x 16mm

Weight: 502g

128 pages