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Book Review Adventures in the Magical Forest A Fantasy Chapter Book for Kids

by Anniston Rose Clark

Book Details

Publisher:AuthorHouse
Published:2004-09-29
Pages:164
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1468514296

Reading Info

Age Range:7-12

About This Book

Bob Shumaker was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and now lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina with his wife, Sharon and their daughter, Katy. He retired early from his sales and marketing company to focus on one of his lifelong passions: writing. He began writing at age nine, inventing short stories and plays for his family and friends, and has never lost his love of storytelling. The Secret of the Enchanted Forest is book one of The Schmooney Trilogies, a series of fantasy adventure novels for

Our Review

This fantasy adventure novel transports young readers into a magical woodland where enchanted creatures and mysterious secrets await discovery. The story unfolds as a classic quest narrative, inviting children aged 7-12 to explore a richly imagined world filled with talking animals and hidden wonders. The chapter book format provides an excellent bridge for developing readers transitioning from picture books to more complex stories, with accessible language that maintains the sophistication of true fantasy literature. Young adventurers will find themselves completely immersed in this woodland realm where every turn of the page reveals new magical elements and forest mysteries.

What distinguishes this animal fantasy is its heartfelt storytelling tradition, evident in the author's lifelong passion for creating imaginative tales for family and friends. The woodland adventure delivers exactly what middle grade readers seek—a sense of wonder, relatable animal characters, and the thrill of uncovering hidden secrets. Children who love exploring nature through stories will particularly connect with the forest setting and its magical inhabitants. This enchanting series opener promises to spark young imaginations while building confidence in chapter book reading, leaving readers eager to continue the journey through subsequent volumes of this magical forest saga.

Themes

Fiction

Subjects

Fiction