Spring was in the air that morning, though it was still cold outside. I made a fire in the library, where I spent a happy afternoon with Quentin and Robin, musing about adventure. A writing slope on the mantle had caught Robin's eye, and when I took it down and opened it, we found - much to our delight - a drawing of an enchanting cottage, along with a key and a map marking its location in the Wild Woods.
Of course, Robin wanted to go at once. After some persuasion, Quentin agreed to join us, and so the next morning we set out - across the fields, down the lane, and into the forest. What began as a lighthearted outing, with the promise of a picnic and a cozy night's stay in the cottage, turned to horror the following morning: little Robin was nowhere to be found!
At first, we followed his tiny footprints, but they stopped abruptly at the bank of a swift-flowing stream. From there, we found no trace.
Desperate to find our friend, we journeyed deep into the dark, foreboding Wild Woods - from snowy mountain tops to the churning green sea. Along the way, we met many new companions who guided and helped us in our urgent quest. But were we too late? Would we ever see dear little Robin again? Or would our lives be changed forever?
What did I think?
Into The Wild Woods is the third book in the amazing Rookscroft series that continues the adventures of artist Jayne and her feathered friends. Whilst you can read Into The Wild Woods as a standalone book, this is a series not to be missed and it's much better to read the books in order.
Jayne, Quentin the golden pheasant and Robin the quail are about to set off into the wild woods armed with a drawing of a cottage, a map and a mysterious key. The Wild Woods are filled with danger though so it doesn't turn out be quite the charming adventure that they expected as events take a much darker turn.
The book is beautifully illustrated to accompany the evocative prose and I was so worried about some of the characters. It might be a bit too scary and traumatic for younger readers as I even held my breath on occasion.
Into The Wild Woods is a charming illustrated tale filled with danger and adventure. This instalment of the Rookscroft series is more dark than magical but I thoroughly enjoyed it. A very highly recommended read in a very highly recommended series.
I received a gifted hardback to read and review for the Love Books Tours blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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