Woodland Magic 2: Deer in Danger

By Author / Illustrator

Julie Sykes, Katy Riddell

Genre

Environment

Age range(s)

Publisher

Bonnier Books Ltd

ISBN

9781800781436

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

01-09-2022

Synopsis

The second story in an illustrated magical adventure series from the bestselling author of the Unicorn Academy, brimming with drama and an environmental theme. The Keepers are a secretive tribe of little people who live in the middle of Whispering Woods, caring for the countryside and rewilding it when humans (or Ruffins as they know them) are careless with it.

Young Keepers Cora and Jax are trainees who need to prove themselves or risk being sent back to school. Intent on their task of building a hedgehog highway by making holes at the bottom of fences on a new housing estate, they come upon a deer trapped in the foundations of a building site. Their woodland magic isn't strong enough to help the deer escape, but they will not be able to complete their task if they try to get help for the deer.

A brilliant new magical series perfect for 6-8 year olds, combining animal rescue, nature conservation and adventure.

Reviews

I have rated this book 5+ as I think children of this age will enjoy listening to the book. I think the book is perfect for 7+ children to read independently.

I love the new Woodland Magic series. I was keen to find out what adventures Cora, Jax and their friends would have next. I like the idea that in the middle of a wood near me there are fairy type creatures getting up early every morning to make the natural world even more wonderful. This helped me to think more about my local environment and how I can do my bit to make it a better place for wildlife.

In Deer In Danger, the second of the Woodland Magic books, Jax and Cora have been given new rewilding tasks in the big outside. Can the trainee Keepers stay focused, avoid the Ruffins (humans) and achieve their goal of becoming full trained Keepers? Have you ever wondered how our building sites affect the wildlife? How do hedgehogs move from garden to garden in new estates? How do deer get form one patch of woodland to another? It's up to the Keepers to fix our mistakes.

I love how the book draws you in. You want to read the next chapter even when you have other things to do or should be going to sleep. I like how the book tackles the subjects of friendship and helping each other. A great read for children.

128 pages / Reviewed by Jen Bevan, teacher