Into the Dark Forest

Name: Into the Dark Forest
Brand: Brilliance Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Liz Flanagan
ISBN: 9781511347297

Author: Liz Flanagan

Series: Wildsmith

Narrator: Billie Fulford-Brown

Unabridged: 2 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Published: 12/03/2024

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

With war threatening her city, Rowan and her mother must flee to the Dark Forest. There she meets a grandfather she didn’t know existed, and his white wolf, Arto. Rowan is homesick, but soon she makes new friends—including a trio of powerful witches. When Rowan rescues a baby dragon from poachers, she discovers the secret of her own identity. She is a wildsmith, just like her grandfather, a person who cares for and can speak to magical animals.As summer flies by, Rowan learns to love her life in the forest, as more dragons and other animals need her help. But the poachers are relentless and will do anything to capture the clutch of dragons Rowan is fostering. Can Rowan, her grandfather, and their friends protect the dragons—and the forest?Rowan learns to embrace her life as a wildsmith, and her adventures continue in City of Secrets, The Hidden Sea, and Magical Mountain Rescue, as she explores other regions of the kingdom and meets new mythical creatures.Cover and interior illustrations © 2023 Joe Todd-Stanton

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh on February 05, 2023

In a Nutshell: The perfect book for little lovers of adventure and dragons. Loads of thrills, amazing animals and great values. Perfect for tweens. Story Synopsis: When there’s new of war coming to her city, Rowan, a curious and gutsy little girl, and her mother go to live with her maternal grandfathe......more

Goodreads review by Srivalli on November 14, 2022

Publication Date: 2nd Feb 2023 4.5 Stars One Liner: Such a heartwarming tale! Rowan and her mother flee into the Dark Forest when war threatens their city, Holderby, Gallren. They meet Grandpa Inigo Webster and Arto, a white wolf, in the forest. Even as Rowan misses her dad, she becomes friends with......more

Goodreads review by imogen on March 16, 2025

3.75 rounded up a cute, easy, meaningful read about animal/wildlife conservation and standing up for what you believe in. most of the over-arching questions were left unanswered so i'm excited to read the rest of the series. i think best for 8/9 year old's as the language isn't too difficult and toes......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on October 02, 2025

This is a beautiful chapter book with illustrations I want to hang on my wall! This hits all my favorite topics with magic, animals, libraries and coziness with moments of fear and bravery. Can’t wait for the next book 📕......more

Goodreads review by kate on December 26, 2023

A sweet and fun fantasy adventure with gorgeous illustrations and a fabulous message about conservation and poaching. A perfect read for animal lovers and anyone looking for an action packed story with a lovable cast of characters and the world’s most adorable baby dragons.......more