The Wood

by Chelsea Bobulski

Overview

An enchanted wood poisoned at the roots. A girl bound by an inherited duty. And the lost traveler from another time who might help her uncover the truth.

From debut author Chelsea Bobulski comes The Wood, a YA novel filled with dark mystery and atmospheric fantasy.

Winter didn't ask to be the guardian of the wood, but when her dad inexplicably vanishes, she's the one who must protect travelers who accidentally slip through the wood's portals.

The wood is poisoned, changing into something more sinister. Once brightly colored leaves are now bubbling inky black. Vicious creatures that live in the shadows are becoming bolder, torturing lost travelers. Winter must now put her trust in Henry—a young man from eighteenth century England who knows more than he should about the wood—in order to find the truth and those they've lost.

Bobulski's beautiful and eerie young adult debut, is a haunting tale of friendship, family, and the responsibilities we choose and those we do not.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250094261
Publisher:	Feiwel & Friends
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.20(d)
Lexile:	HL770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Chelsea Bobulski is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in history. Although she grew up in Columbus, Ohio, with a possibly magical wood behind her house, she now lives in northwest Ohio with her husband, daughter, and dog. Chelsea is the author of The Wood.

Editorial Reviews

"Henry and Winter share flirtatious repartee and a sizzling chemistry, but the wood takes center stage as the main character and driving force of the plot. This interesting twist in storytelling makes this title a standout. VERDICT This provocative debut is a must-have for collections where fans of time travel are looking for their next fix."—School Library Journal

"The concept is intriguing, and this is a good buy for larger collections."—Booklist

"An ill-fated but still powerful romance, a warped good/bad guy with honorable but flawed intentions, and time travel portals—there’s plenty to recommend in this clever novel."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

"This well-written debut is sufficiently eerie and fast-paced. Readers will enjoy Winter’s confidence and cunning as she seeks the truth. Hand this to readers craving exciting and enjoyable twists on time travel."—VOYA

From the Publisher

07/01/2017
Gr 9 Up—The wood is a dangerous setting where travelers from other places and times slip in through portals. After her father's disappearance, Winter becomes the guardian of the wood. She cannot move away or ignore the wood's ominous pull. There are rules that her father has drilled into her. Stay on the path. Leave the wood before dark. All travelers must return to their homes. The wood is changing—dying. A British traveler from the 18th century convinces Winter that the wood can be saved, but evil forces are at work. Henry promises that he arrived to find his own parents, but he may have other motives. The wood becomes menacing, hungry, and watchful. The rules have altered, and unless Winter figures them out, everything will be in peril. Henry and Winter share flirtatious repartee and a sizzling chemistry, but the wood takes center stage as the main character and driving force of the plot. This interesting twist in storytelling makes this title a standout. VERDICT This provocative debut is a must-have for collections where fans of time travel are looking for their next fix.—Pamela Thompson, Col. John O. Ensor Middle School, El Paso, TX

School Library Journal