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The Beasts of Harwood Forest
Book Review
I think the story of the monster is very sad and also reminded me of Winter Soldier from Marvel
The main three characters are interesting, my favourite is Krish because I like his knowledge.
The trip they are on sounds very fun on its own and then when the mystery starts the story gets even better.
My favourite bit is when they find the nest in the cottage, creepy and cool. After reading this I read the Beowulf story as I was interested after it had been mentioned a few times and I like the way that Grendel’s name was used.
I think the story of the monster is very sad and also reminded me of Winter Soldier from Marvel.
I like the ending and I think Lewis had seen the monster when he was younger and chose to keep quiet.
I really liked this book, although it is not the sort of book I usually read but it is really good and I recommend it to readers aged 8 and older.
Finally, I think it would make a fun beginning for a television series set at the camp… just in cast there if are any film directors reading this review!
About the Book
When Pete, Nancy and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, they’re in for an adventure – just not the kind they were expecting. Nearby sits the abandoned Harwood Institute. The crumbling buildings are out of bounds but strange screams come from the surrounding forest at night.
Mystery shrouds the events that took place at the institute during the war, so Pete and his friends make it their mission to find out the truth. But the forest is hiding a sinister secret, and the trio could be in real danger … Are some mysteries best left undisturbed?
Author
Dan Smith
Dan Smith is a British author known for writing both children’s and adult fiction, as well as non-fiction. He has lived in various countries — including Sierra Leone, Sumatra and Brazil — and now resides in Newcastle with his wife and two children, drawing on his adventurous background to craft gripping stories for younger readers.
Reviewer Profile
Ryan, 10
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