It's hard to guess where everything will go next. The mystery unfolds bit by bit and lets the tension level remain high. The author keeps the pace rolling as Tav's issues mold from familiar ones to the more paranormal, spooky kind. Add in the building trust of a true, blue friendship, and it's a read which connects with the intended age group. His insecurities and panic are easy to understand and sympathize with, but his determination and good heart make him easy to root for until the end. It's easy to feel for him as he tries to come to terms with the new situation, and still, work through his own father's death. Tav is a bit unsure about himself and has a rocky start to his new life. This is a fun read, full of spooks, chills, and humor too. Soon, Tav finds himself caught up against a dark evil, which threatens to consume him like those before him. Together with his maybe new friend, Harper, secrets come to light.and they aren't good ones.
Getting settled in isn't Tav's only problem as a creepy mystery involving the surrounding forest unfolds. Not only are moves always a challenge, but this one includes living with relatives, who each of their own quirks. Tav and his mother move back to the historic, family house. Spooks, mystery and heart make this into a read to get lost in. To save himself and his friends, Tav must go to the heart of the woods, find the Bad Tree, and confront an evil magic before it consumes him completely. Tav’s dreams grow more ominous, and he realizes time is running short. They piece together the Kreet family history, and discover a curse that’s been waiting generations for an heir. While searching, Tav and Harper find antique photo albums, ancient diaries, and a secret laboratory. He enlists Harper, and together they search the estate for clues to Edward’s identity and how to help him. But he wasn’t, and he’s been trying to redeem himself since. If he’d been brave enough to act four years ago, he could have saved his dad from the fire that took their home.
Though he’s unable to communicate where he came from or why he lives alone, in clear distress he scrawls two words: Bad Tree. On a dare, Tav ventures further into the woods with his new friend Harper, and they meet a mysterious, mute boy named Edward who lives in a decrepit cabin there. The dreams start out pleasant, but soon grow dark and menacing. Tav is told to stay out of the estate’s woods, but he can’t resist the chance to explore.Īfter Tav’s first trip into the woods, he begins to have strange dreams about a supernatural tree. Held in place by the magic of a long-ago patriarch, it has waited centuries to lure a descendant into its trap.Įleven-year-old Tavorian Kreet hates it when money troubles force his mom to move them in with his great-grandmother – though the historic house and grounds are pretty awesome. Its thick, black trunk twists angrily up into the night sky.
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