The Secrets of the Wild Wood
A thrilling adventure in a mysterious forest
Tonke Dragt author Laura Watkinson translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pushkin Children's Books
Published:2nd Jun '16
Should be back in stock very soon
In this exciting sequel, Tiuri and Piak navigate the dangers of the Wild Wood to rescue a missing knight, facing moral dilemmas along the way.
In The Secrets of the Wild Wood, young Sir Tiuri embarks on a perilous quest to find a missing knight, who has disappeared in the snow. Joined by his loyal friend Piak, Tiuri must venture into the enigmatic and treacherous Wild Wood, a place shrouded in mystery and filled with ancient legends. As they navigate through this shadowy realm, they encounter not only the beauty of the forest but also its hidden dangers, including robbers, ancient curses, and the elusive Men in Green.
The Wild Wood is more than just a physical challenge; it is a test of courage and wit. As Tiuri delves deeper into the forest, he uncovers whispers of secret plots and ruthless adversaries that threaten not only his life but the fate of the kingdom. The line between good and evil blurs in this dark landscape, where appearances can be deceiving, and every decision carries significant consequences. Tiuri's journey is a race against time, and he must rely on his instincts and bravery to survive.
The Secrets of the Wild Wood promises to captivate readers with its blend of action, adventure, and moral dilemmas. Fans of the first installment, The Letter for the King, will find themselves immersed once again in a richly woven narrative that appeals to readers of all ages. With its engaging characters and thrilling plot twists, this sequel is sure to leave a lasting impression.
The Netherlands' most popular novel, The Letter for the King by Tonke Dragt, a high fantasy for nine-year-olds to teens, was first published in 1962. Fans will be delighted with its sequel, The Secrets of the Wild Wood (Pushkin), which takes Tiuri back into the perilous wood, forefronts some of the female characters and offers intrigue, action and escapism -- Nicolette Jones Sunday Times, Children's Books of the Year Adventures of the classic kind await in The Secrets of the Wild Wood, the sequel to The Letter for the King, Tonke Dragt's unmissable Arthurian-inflected tale written in Dutch in 1962 and recently translated into English by Laura Watkinson. In this one, Tiuri must venture into the Wild Wood in search of a brother knight, and encounter all kinds of dangers Telegraph, Books of the Year A spellbinding tale that will appeal to the young and old Lady This remarkable fantasy series, rich in colour, action and verbal virtuosity, was first published in 1963 and has been translated seamlessly from the Dutch by Laura Watkinson. Between the pages are all the essential and traditional ingredients of a timeless and heroic tale with its motifs of friendship, love, courage, loyalty, chivalry... and vile villainy. Lancashire Evening Post Not many books are genuinely spellbinding, this one is Lovereading4Kids Tiuri's adventures take a supernatural turn as he travels through the wild wood on the trail of a missing knight. It is a place of lost cities, robbers, unreliable princesses and mysterious men in green, all posing challenges to the intrepid hero. [This book] deserves readers of all ages Sunday Express Action-packed drama Daily Mail Gripping, spell-binding sequel Gransnet Thrilling Metro For those stay-in and curl-up days Jewish Chronicle A truly unique fantasy classic that I am thrilled will now reach a whole new audience with its excellent English translation Page to Stage A fascinating and absorbing read that opens up a window into another world... A terrific story of love and courage in the face of change and adversity as well as a gripping fantasy read South China Morning Post The Letter for the King received international recognition with over a million copies sold worldwide. Readers are sure to find this sequel, expertly translated by Laura Watkinson, equally as gripping and enthralling Outside in World
ISBN: 9781782690634
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512 pages