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The Beast of Harwood Forest

A chilling adventure in a haunted forest

Dan Smith author Chris King illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:6th May '21

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A school trip turns into a gripping adventure in The Beast of Harwood Forest, where dark secrets and supernatural elements await discovery.

In The Beast of Harwood Forest, a seemingly innocent school camping trip spirals into a chilling adventure filled with mystery and suspense. When Pete, Nancy, and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp, they anticipate fun and friendship, but their excitement quickly turns to fear as they uncover the dark secrets lurking in the nearby Harwood Forest. The abandoned Harwood Institute casts a shadow over their trip, with its crumbling buildings and eerie history that hints at the supernatural.

As night falls, strange screams echo from the depths of the forest, drawing the trio into a web of intrigue. Determined to uncover the truth behind the haunting sounds, Pete and his friends embark on a quest to investigate the mysteries that surround the institute, which has long been shrouded in rumors of wartime horrors. However, their curiosity leads them deeper into the woods, where they discover that some secrets are best left buried.

The Beast of Harwood Forest is a gripping tale that explores the themes of friendship, bravery, and the consequences of delving into the unknown. As the friends confront the sinister forces at play, they must decide whether their thirst for answers is worth the risk of awakening a darkness that could threaten their very lives. Will they unravel the mystery or become part of it?

"A gripping, high-octane story that had me turning page after page until I’d finished it" – The Letterpress Project

"'I absolutely loved this book … full of mystery, adventure, war history and includes some spooky stories … perfect for all middle-grade readers" – Emma Suffield, Little Blog of Library Treasures

"Dan Smith has created another fantastic, easily-devourable and cover-to-cover gripping story" – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination

"Genuinely scary … A monstrous 5 out of 5 stars" – Jacqui Sydney, World's Smallest Library

"Always great edge of the seat tension and fantastic characters … excellent writing!" – Fiona Sharp, Independent Book Reviews

ISBN: 9781781129876

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 10mm

Weight: 200g

120 pages