The Hazel Wood

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert is a dark and captivating modern fairy tale about family secrets, eerie worlds, and the power of stories. When Alice’s grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of fairy tales, dies mysteriously, her mother is kidnapped by forces from the sinister world her grandmother created—The Hinterland. Alice teams up with a fan of the stories to venture into this twisted and dangerous realm, uncovering shocking truths about her family and herself. Perfect for fans of magical realism and dark fantasy, this haunting debut weaves a spellbinding tale of mystery and imagination.

Ages 12+