Wildwood

Colin Melody introduces the prospect of an alternate world inside the world we are comfortable with- one that has coyotes wielding knives, birds who have to power to speak, and crows that have to power to lift a toddler into the sky without a strain. Colin makes a universe in the Impassible Woods of Portland, Oregon, and where magical things happen. Wildwood is certainly a forest of danger and secrets alike. With dangerous people and animals alike all over Wildwood, it isn't exactly the safest place to be for a girl like Prue. However, when her baby brother is abducted by a flock of crows, it seems like there is no other thing to do other than follow him in. Yet Prue has always been curious about the unpassed boundaries of Wildwood and what lay behind. And when someone is curious, it's never just one. When Prue finds that Curtis determined to follow her into Wildwood, she is less than pleased. More so- she is frustrated and angry. After all, it could be that she is leading him to his death. But Curtis isn't just going because Prue is going. He's going because he has a particular taste for adventure as well. Will Prue learn to treasure his company? Or will he despise his being there?

In Wildwood, nothing seems to be as it seems. And when Prue is separated than Curtis, they each have to make due without each other. But facing and beautiful and seemingly kind witch is hard. Especially if she is nice to you and you like her, and you are blinded by her twisted truth. And Curits is all that. Only his strong belief that death is wrong will save him. But can he bring it up in time? Meanwhile, Prue is of no help, as she is only getting into other trouble. She is on a tough journey to save her brother, and Curtis is on his own to solve his problems non-violently. However, the witch is trying harder than ever. Will Curtis bend to her ways?

Wildwood is a enchanting tale of witchcraft, spells, flying, and freedom. As Prue and Curtis fight a war against good and evil, they find help from many friend, and many birds all alike. But coyotes with swords are never a welcome sight and the witch is much more powerful than ever. Will Prue and Curtis be able to pull out with all of their new found friends?

*** I give this book a 8.9 out of 10. It was magical, but some times, the book wasn't very enticing....***