The Forest is endless and filled with savage wolves. The human settlement stays safe inside its walls - but two children, Sally and Faolan, long to know what lies beyond.

One day a stranger arrives. His name is Reynard: trickster, storyteller, secret-keeper. He can show the children the way through the Forest, but the journey will be more dangerous than they imagine.

There are worse things in the world than wolves, and the fox has one final trick to play.

About the Author
Sam Thompson is the author of three novels for children, Wolfstongue, The Fox's Tower and The Forest Yet To Come, and several books for grown-ups. He lives in Belfast with his wife, three children, and a dog and cat who have finally admitted they are best friends.

Anna Tromop is a freelance illustrator, forest lover, watercolour enthusiast & avid knitter based in Oslo. She plays with paint in a pink office full of plants and drinks questionable amounts of tea (and occasionally paintwater).

Reviews

"The Wolfstongue Saga is in a league of its own - a giant oak towering over a claustrophobic forest - and The Forest Yet to Come weaves together the roots set down in its sister books both beautifully and masterfully. Cunningly clever, otherworldly and utterly breathtaking, it's an incomparable force of nature - I love it."

* Eve McDonnell, author of The Last Boy *

"The Forest Yet to Come is magical in every sense of the word. This modern fable fizzes with excitement and invention. An unputdownable story that works on many levels. Like the very best of children's fantasy, Sam Thompson weaves important lessons into a thoroughly engaging tale that has much to tell us about the power of story itself.'

* Celia Rees *

"Wonderful storytelling and wow-factor illustrations mean I can absolutely recommend this book! Now, to read the others in the series!"

* Derek Keilty, author of the Ivy Newt series *

"Sam draws you into the forest, and you will not want to leave until the story ends... A brilliant blend of mystery, trickery and adventure."

* Amy Sparkes, author of The House At The Edge Of Magic series *

'I found it fascinating that I could pick up the last book of a trilogy and be transported so effortlessly into another world. Sam Thompson's The Forest Yet to Come is a skilfully written, utterly enchanting story, brought to life by Anna Tromop's beautiful illustrations. Escapism at its finest.'

* Jenny Ireland, author of The First Move and The Boy Next Door *

"Thought-provoking."

* Kirkus Reviews *

"Anna Tromop's illustrations are beautiful and Thompson's previous novels have been hailed as modern classics."

* Meath Chronicle *

"Atmospheric world-building and an eerie spirituality make this novel reminiscent of Alan Garner."

* The Jewish Chronicle *



Book Information
ISBN 9781915071620
Author Sam Thompson
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Little Island
Publisher Little Island