Six weeks in the woods. Four unlikely friends. A discovery someone wants to keep for themselves.

Thomas Carter has already counted thirty-seven things that could go wrong at Blackthorn Forest School. Sleeping in a tent, learning knots and getting along with strangers are only the beginning.

When heavy rain exposes a carved piece of wood beside a woodland stream, Thomas and his companions find themselves caught up in an archaeological mystery. Curious objects, conflicting stories and a light moving through the trees after dark suggest that someone knows more than they are admitting.

Alongside determined Alice, adventurous George and observant Lucy, Thomas must learn to trust his own judgement—and listen to his friends. As a storm threatens the woodland, their discoveries become far more than an interesting summer project.

Filled with camping mishaps, humour, suspense and unexpected courage, The Forest School explores friendship, growing confidence and the responsibility that comes with uncovering the past.

For readers aged 9–13 who enjoy outdoor adventures and mysteries grounded in the real world.

Author: Gene Jake
Publisher: Questbound Studios Ltd, United Kingdom
Format: Paperback

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