3 Reasons Why You Should Read The Callers #2: The Hidden Forest by Kiah Thomas

3 Reasons Why You Should Read The Callers #2: The Hidden Forest by Kiah Thomas

What’s the book about?

Return to the world of the Callers in this exciting middle-grade fantasy series that explores the amazing power of summoning objects into being and the ominous consequences of doing so.

The shocking truth about Calling has been revealed: the magical ability to conjure something out of thin air actually steals resources from another place. Adriana Octavius, Chief Councilor of the Callers, will do anything to quash rumours that Calling isn’t a force for good. While Quin looks for answers on Evantra, his sister, Davinia, is assigned to investigate and plant false evidence at the heart of the rebellion on Elipsom. Davinia has always maintained calm under pressure from her mother, but as she goes deeper undercover, her loyalties begin to waver.

Recommended for:

Ages 8+

Three reasons to read it:

  1. In The Callers #2: The Hidden Forest, Quin and his sister Davinia face a lot of tough choices. Davinia goes undercover to spy on rebels and plant false evidence, but she starts to question what she truly believes. Quin searches for answers about Calling’s magic. Their struggles with loyalty and truth make the story super exciting and full of surprises.
  2. If you enjoy Rick Riordan’s books filled with fast-paced adventures, unforgettable friendships, and thrilling magical powers, then this series is perfect for you. Packed with excitement and mystery, it’ll keep you hooked from start to finish.

  3. The book shows that magic isn’t always as simple as it seems. It’s not just about having cool powers but also about understanding the surprising costs and responsibilities that come with them. This makes the story super interesting and thought-provoking. You’ll have a blast!

Buy a copy of The Callers #2: The Hidden Forest here.

About the author:

Kiah Thomas started telling stories when she was a kid; reimagining the endings in books she read. She rediscovered her love of kids books when she had children of her own, and started writing beginnings as well as endings. Kiah is passionate about books that kids and adults can enjoy together. She lives on the south coast of NSW with her husband, three children and at least seven stuffed toy penguins.

Publisher details

The Callers #2: The Hidden Forest
Author
Kiah Thomas
Publisher
Walker Books
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Released
26 August, 2025
ISBN
9781460768631

Synopsis

The shocking truth about Calling has been revealed: the magical ability to conjure something out of thin air actually steals resources from another place. Adriana Octavius, Chief Councilor of the Callers, will do anything to quash rumours that Calling isn't a force for good. While Quin looks for answers on Evantra, his sister, Davinia, is assigned to investigate and plant false evidence at the heart of the rebellion on Elipsom. Davinia has always maintained calm under pressure from her mother, but as she goes deeper undercover, her loyalties begin to waver.
Kiah Thomas
About the author

Kiah Thomas

Kiah Thomas started telling stories when she was a kid; reimagining the endings in books she read. She rediscovered her love of kids books when she had children of her own, and started writing beginnings as well as endings. Kiah is passionate about books that kids and adults can enjoy together. She lives on the south coast of NSW with her husband, three children and at least seven stuffed toy penguins. 

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