What's in the Woods?

Scary Graphics

by Steve Foxe, Alan Brown (Illustrations)

Andy isn't excited for camp. Things go downhill when the older boys start telling stories of mysterious fairy circles hidden in the ancient woods. If you disturb a circle, they say, you'll be snatched away forever by vicious creatures. Andy assumes it's a made-up tale to frighten newbies, but when he kicks over a circle made of stones and bones, he'll find out there may be some truth to the legends after all...In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-color art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.

35 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2020

Reviews

[Barbara Band]

What's in the Woods is part of the Scary Graphics series of “comic book frights for younger readers” published by Raintree. Andy is dropped off at his first summer camp by his mum who reminds him it's only for 3 weeks and he can ring home if he feels homesick. Unfortunately this is witnessed by some of the older boys who start to bully Andy and try to scare him with tales of vicious faerie creatures who make strange circles in the woods. Andy is determined to prove he's not scared so goes into the woods where he finds a circle made of stones, sticks and bones. He is convinced the older boys made it so destroys it and brings some of the items back to show the others. But he has broken the circle and those who made it want their tokens back. The format is perfect for enticing reluctant readers and great for young horror fans, with lights going out, scary red eyes and weird noises - this book does not have a happy ending!

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple yet spooky story for elementary readers.