Reviews
Voices from the Forest
Readers, families, teachers and children tell us what happened after they turned the first page.
Reader Reviews
Voices from families who followed Sophie into the trees.
I started reading a chapter to my niece and finished the book alone at midnight. The forest simply keeps you.
Marion H.Reader Warm, witty and quietly clever. Gnome Tom is the kind of character children remember for years.
Ana P.Reader A rare children's story where thinking carefully is treated as an adventure of its own.
Jonas R.Reader
Parent Reviews
Bedtime tested, morning approved.
My daughter asked to read one more chapter every single night. That has never happened before.
Claire D.Mother of two Gentle enough for a seven year old, smart enough that I enjoyed it too. No screens for a whole week.
Pedro M.Father It reminded me of the books I loved as a child, and now we share it across three generations.
Sofia L.Grandmother
Teacher Reviews
From classrooms, libraries and reading circles.
Wonderful for comprehension work. The puzzles gave my class real discussions about evidence and choices.
Ms. WhitfieldYear 4 teacher It has not stayed on the shelf once since it arrived. The waiting list is now nine children long.
Mr. ArandaSchool librarian Rich vocabulary presented so naturally that reluctant readers never notice they are learning.
Ms. KellerReading specialist
Children's Reactions
Told exactly as they said it.
Tom is so tiny and so brave. I want a gnome.
Lily, age 8Young reader I solved the second puzzle before Simon did!
Noah, age 10Young reader Cloud is fluffy and I cried a bit at the end.
Emma, age 9Young reader
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