Michael, the protagonist of this novel is twelve-years-old. He's a somewhat anxious young man, he has a difficult relationship with his mom and dad and is suffering from bullying at school.
What does Michael find to worry about? Anything and everything, unfortunately!
One day he takes the fatal decision to take a short cut through the nearby Spinney Wood. Michael suddenly finds himself in a weird, parallel world which has some deep, dark secrets. For example, what had happened to all the children who had gone missing.
The biggest, most nasty bully at the school is called Jonty. He has gone missing. But Michael know where Jonty is.
Michael has befriended Melanie and Ben and he decides to make the return to Spinney Wood, where he hopes he will be able to rescue Jonty and uncovering the truth of Spinney Wood.
Will the three friends rescue Jonty and return to safety with him? Will they even be able to make it home in safety?
What are the secrets of Spinney Wood? Will they be revealed at long last?
It's an exciting story which will be well-received by children aged 9 to 11, That is if their parents and older siblings will allow them to get the chance to read it!
The book is published by Troubador at £7.99.
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