Tales of Wakken Wood with E.P. Cowley

In Tales From Wakken Wood, by E.P. Cowley, bullies pick on Peter Thornburg because of his shining silver eyes. Because of that, his dad sent him to live with relatives on the island. But something there does not add up. Strange creatures appear and disappear out of the corner of his eye. Stores are ransacked in the dead of night. As Peter settles into his new life at Wakkenburg House, he learns that his eyes carry a great power—and a great responsibility. Then, an old woman emerges to unveil the truth: the entire island population is in danger. Peter, along with his best friend, Pixel, discovers that Wakken Wood is a borderland where wonders walk and myths unfold. This dramatic and delightful saga of virtue responding to danger and sadness immerses young readers in an enchanted world drawing from the folklore and language of the Isle of Man. In Wakken Wood, the battle between good and evil requires not only bravery, but also careful attention and a love of wonder.

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