"In the Beech Forest" by Gary Crew is a haunting tale that interweaves the themes of nature and memory. The story follows a young boy who explores a mysterious beech forest near his home, where he encounters the remnants of a past tragedy. As he unravels the forest's secrets, he learns about the stories of the people who once inhabited it and confronts the darker aspects of human history. The lush imagery and poignant narrative invite readers to reflect on the connections between the natural world and the human experience, ultimately revealing the power of memory and the scars of time. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2022 by Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd .

Gary Crew is well known for his rich, multi-layered and intensely suspenseful bestselling novels for young adults. Four times the winner of the CBC Book of the Year Award, as well as other numerous awards, Gary was a high school English teacher for eighteen years, before turning to university lecturing and full-time writing. He lives in Queensland.