Into Goblyn Wood

Name: Into Goblyn Wood
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Anna Kemp
ISBN: 9781398503854

Author: Anna Kemp

Series: A Goblyn Wood Adventure #1

Narrator: Anna Kemp

Unabridged: 7 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Published: 09/01/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fairy Tales, Action & Adventure Stories, Animal Stories, Children's Social Themes, Children's Lifestyles, Fantasy Stories

Synopsis

Fairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and discover the magic of Goblyn Wood, with the first book in a major new fantasy series for fans of Nevermoor and Podkin One-Ear!

Are you ready to enter Goblyn Wood . . . ?

Hazel has always known she was different, but she doesn’t know where she came from. When her best friend Pete is kidnapped by strange creatures, she must gather her courage and enter Goblyn Wood, a forest inhabited by fairies. But their magic is being drained away, and Hazel soon realises that her own power is the key to saving both Pete and her new friends. Embarking on an epic journey of discovery, can Hazel restore the balance of the fairy realm?

The debut fiction novel from Waterstones prize-shortlisted Anna Kemp – enter this rich and immersive new fantasy world and meet a powerful new hero.

About Anna Kemp

Anna Kemp writes both picture books and middle grade fiction. Her books have been nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, Oscar’s Book Prize, and the Dundee Picture Book Award. Her work has also been adapted for television, puppetry, dance, orchestra, and theatre. Anna loves to visit schools and libraries and attend festivals. Visit her online at AnnaKemp-Author.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by give me books on November 29, 2024

Jeśli uwielbiacie Baśniobór to myślę że ta może wam się spodobać. Jeśli chodzi o mnie to po prostu nie mój typ książek dla dzieci......more

Goodreads review by Jacq.and.the.readstalk on April 05, 2024

Practically perfect whimsical read in every way, with all the charm of Narnia. I was instantly engrossed. I think this is a wonderfully immersive and imaginative read to encourage children's vocabulary. The writing is so descriptive and lyrical perfectly matching the tone of the novel. I liked how th......more

Goodreads review by LudmilaM on September 11, 2022

3.75 stars. Interesting story although I wanted more from it. But I'm sure many kids will be happy to lose themeselves in magical world. I'm not a fan of cliffhangers in children's literature though. Imagine the kid's disappointment when the story doesn't resolve at the end of the book.......more

Goodreads review by Chantelle on September 19, 2022

This is the debut fiction novel from Anna Kemp and let me tell you, you are in for a treat. Kemp has created a fantastic new fantasy world. Filled with magic and wonder we are introduced to an array of shall we say interesting characters. Who knew that there was a hierarchy of the fairies to contend w......more

Goodreads review by Vivienne on December 10, 2022

My thanks to Simon & Schuster Children's UK for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘Into Goblyn Wood’ by Anna Kemp. This is the start of a new Middle Grade fantasy series. Tales set in magical woods always draw my attention, especially if accompanied by folkloric elements. Eleven-year-old Hazel Quince has alway......more