Willa of Dark Hollow
This enchanting companion to Robert Beatty's instant #1 New York Times bestseller Willa of the Wood is perfect for any reader who cares deeply about the natural world.
Willa and her clan are the last of the Faeran, an ancient race of forest people who have lived in the Great Smokey Mountains for as long as the trees have grown there. But as crews of newly arrived humans start cutting down great swaths of the forest she loves, she is helpless to stop them. How can she fight the destroyers of the forest and their powerful machines?
When Willa discovers a mysterious dark hollow filled with strange and beautiful creatures, she comes to realize that it contains a terrifying force that seems to be hunting humans. Is unleashing these dangerous spirits the key to stopping the loggers? Willa must find a way to save the people and animals she loves and take a stand against a consuming darkness that threatens to destroy her world.
Filled with a compelling mixture of history, mystery, and magic, Robert Beatty's books are loved by readers from 8 to 108.
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Robert Beatty
Robert Beatty is an author whose storytelling invites readers into worlds where magic, mystery, and adventure collide. Known for his captivating middle-grade fantasy series, Serafina, Beatty blends thrilling plots with rich, atmospheric settings, creating tales that are as emotionally compelling as they are exciting. His ability to balance suspense with heart makes his work stand out in the crowded world of fantasy fiction.
Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Beatty was drawn to the natural world around him, finding inspiration in the rugged landscape, the stories of his childhood, and the deep sense of wonder that nature often evokes. It’s no surprise that the mountains and forests play such a key role in his work, especially in Serafina and the Black Cloak, where the eerie woods surrounding Biltmore Estate come alive with mystery and danger.
Willa of the Wood
In the shadows of ancient forests, where the whispering trees hide secrets long forgotten, Willa of the Wood invites readers to step into a world of magic, mystery, and a young girl’s fight for survival. Set in a hauntingly beautiful landscape, the series follows Willa, a fierce and resourceful girl with an innate connection to the woods that has shaped her very existence. Raised in the hidden world of the forest-dwelling Faeran people, Willa’s life is defined by a delicate balance between the wild beauty of the natural world and the dangers that lurk within it.
Willa of the Wood consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
