Forest Shadows picks up the story twelve months after the conclusion of Forest Spirit. In the first book Jars, a thirteen year old girl of Aboriginal/Scottish heritage, moves to Tasmania to live with relatives shes never met.
At the beginning of book two, ‘Forest Shadows’ (one year on) we find Jars and Snook accused of a crime of which they are, of course, innocent. To prove their innocence, with the help of Shadow, who is now Jars’ dog, they embark on another exciting adventure.
A continuity of characters from book one, with the mystical theme also enduring, and with a hint of another kind of celestial visitor, will please readers of ‘Forest Spirit’. ‘Forest Shadows’ however, like ‘Forest Spirit’, will also stand on its own as a children’s adventure that I’m sure will stand the test of time.
Forest Shadows
I just finished reading your latest book, David and really enjoyed it. In this easy-to-read young adult novel with some paranormal elements, Jars and Snook unravel the mystery surrounding a sackful of rocks and an ancient Chinaman. Forest Shadows is the second book in a series about a group of school kids whose inquisitive and adventurous spirits get them into all kinds of fixes. A real page-turner. Recommended. Looking forward to reading number 3. Margaret Muir 18th May, 2013
Guest, 08/06/2013
