Willa of Dark Hollow

Written by Robert Beatty

Part of the Willa of the Wood series

Can Willa save her forest from destruction by unleashing a mysterious force?

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368 pages· 77,755 words· Est. 11 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In 1901, Willa, the last of the Faeran, faces a dire threat as humans destroy her beloved forest. Discovering a dark hollow filled with strange creatures, she must decide if unleashing its terrifying power is the key to saving her world. As the forest's fate hangs in the balance, Willa grapples with the forces of nature and the darkness within. Will she find a way to protect her home and those she loves, or will the consuming darkness prevail? Dive into a tale of magic, mystery, and the fight for survival in the Great Smoky Mountains.

From the publisher

This enchanting companion to Robert Beatty’s instant #1 New York Times bestseller Willa of the Wood is perfect for any reader who cares deeply about the natural world. Willa and her clan are the last of the Faeran, an ancient race of forest people who have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains for as long as the trees have grown there. But as crews of newly arrived humans start cutting down great swaths of the forest she loves, she is helpless to stop them. How can she fight the destroyers of the forest and their powerful machines? When Willa discovers a mysterious dark hollow filled with strange and beautiful creatures, she comes to realize that it contains a terrifying force that seems to be hunting humans. Is unleashing these dangerous spirits the key to stopping the loggers? Willa must find a way to save the people and animals she loves and take a stand against a consuming darkness that threatens to destroy her world. Filled with a compelling mixture of history, mystery, and magic, Robert Beatty’s books are loved by readers from 8 to 108. Grow your middle grade fantasy collection with these best-selling fan favorites: Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty Willa of the Wood by Robert Beatty If We Were Giants by Dave Matthews and Clete Barrett Smith The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan The Fowl Twins by Eoin Colfer

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