A mix of Clueless and The Two Towers, In the Heart of the Woods is the second volume in Gillian Summers's The Tree People series. A charming book filled with fantastical creatures, written for both young and old. Readers will be moved, entertained, and surprised by the story of Keelie Heartwood, the magical forest, and the festival's elves, especially her father. Summers's series is a huge success among young people worldwide, having sold thousands of copies and received rave reviews from readers and critics. In The Tree Shepherd's Daughter, the protagonist discovers the truth about her identity. This time, she's ready to have fun at the upcoming Wildewood Renaissance Festival. But suddenly, her life stops being enchanting and becomes a nightmare. And, as if that weren't enough, the forest near the festival is in trouble, and a strange unicorn seems to be stalking her. All this is compounded by a disease ravaging her race: the elves. In the Heart of the Forest is a magical and thought-provoking novel that captivates the reader from beginning to end. After reading it, living in the forest during a Renaissance Festival will be a very appealing idea. "In the Heart of the Forest brings a fresh perspective to the genre and, at the same time, sharp writing and a wonderful story." (ForeWord Magazine)
