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The Whispering Tree

Written by Michael Morpurgo

Illustrated by Michael Foreman

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Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, book two in the acclaimed Thickety series is the story of a good witch, a bad witch, and a forest demon, trapped together in a world that is both enchanting and dangerous. After Kara Westfall's village turns on her for practicing witchcraft, she and her brother, Taff, flee to the one place they know they won't be followed: the Thickety. Only this time Kara is magicless without her grimoire and Sordyr, the forest demon, is intent on keeping them there.

Kara and Taff will meet other inhabitants of the Thickety in their search for a safe way out, including the infamous witch, Mary Kettle. But can they trust anyone—plant, creature, witch, book, or magic—to help them escape, to undo Grace's final terrible spell, and to stop Sordyr's horrible reach from spreading across the rest of the world? Perfect for Halloween reading Features light scares A charming cozy seasonal pick

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Hardback · HarperCollins Publishers

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ISBN 9780062257307

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Available from 28 January 2027(152 days)
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Release date28 Jan 2027

Last confirmed 28 Aug 2026

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