Milo, Mia and Birdy are on a countryside holiday when they wander into an Enchanted Wood. Among the whispering leaves, there is a beautiful tree that stands high above the rest.
The Magic Faraway Tree is home to many remarkable creatures including a fairy called Silky, her best friend Moonface and more. Little Birdy is only too happy to find that fairies are real. Even her older brother and sister are soon won over by the magic of the Faraway Tree and the extraordinary places they discover above it, including the Land of Unicorns.
But not every land is so much fun. Danger looms in the Land of Dragons. Will Moonface’s magic work in time to save the children?
First published in 1939, The Faraway Tree is a series of popular children’s books by British author Enid Blyton. Blyton’s classic The Magic Faraway Tree was Jacqueline Wilson’s own favourite book as a very young child. Now Britain’s favourite contemporary children’s author, Wilson revisits this glorious magical world in A New Adventure, weaving a brand-new story, perfect for the next generation of young readers.
Like many others, I grew up reading The Magic Faraway Tree, and I admittedly wasn’t too sure what to expect from this story inspired by the classic. But going in with a lot of excitement, A New Adventure was everything I’d hoped for and more.
For older fans of the classic, you’ll get hints of nostalgia revisiting this magical world with all your favourite characters, but you’ll also enjoy the fresh spin Wilson has put on the story. Ideal for young readers aged 6+, A New Adventure is the perfect introduction to the Faraway Tree world for a new generation. While it is a standalone novel, it also makes a great accompaniment to Blyton’s classics.
A New Adventure is also illustrated by Mark Beech, the illustrator of all the classic Faraway Tree books. Beech’s fabulously vivid illustrations, coupled with Wilson’s captivating storytelling, had me immersed in all the magic, allowing me to feel like I was at the Faraway Tree with all these characters too.
So get ready to discover the Magic Faraway Tree and explore the amazing lands it leads to in this irresistible new story, set in a much-loved world.
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