Martin Taubman’s Into the Forest follows the journey of adventurous twins—a brother and sister—who set out from their peaceful farm life in search of a legendary treasure hidden deep within a forbidden forest. Fuelled by curiosity and the stories shared in their village, they soon find themselves in a world of strange creatures, unexpected challenges, and gentle lessons about truth, courage, and home.
UNITED KINGDOM – In an age where screens dominate our children’s lives, Martin Taubman’s Into the Forest offers something increasingly rare: a call back to curiosity, imagination, and the thrill of the unknown.
Aimed at readers aged nine to 11, this new children’s book invites young minds to rediscover the joy of exploring the world beyond the digital and immerse themselves in the magical.
With young readers captivated by the story’s spirit of boldness, its gentle moral compass, and its quiet encouragement to question, dream, and step beyond what’s usual, the author seamlessly blends storytelling with lyrical poetry to create a reading experience that feels both fresh and comfortingly timeless.
Perfect for reading alone or sharing aloud, this book speaks to the inner longing of every child to go beyond what they know; and to those who still believe that the world is full of hidden magic, just waiting to be found.
Into the Forest Synopsis:
It is a story about twins, a boy and a girl. Their adventure takes place over a day or so. We are introduced to their happy life, living with their parents on their farm and doing the chores that are required of them. As we quickly find out, the stories they have been told by their friends in the village of “a forbidden forest” and wonderful “treasure” has an effect on them.
Together they decide to embark on an adventure into the unknown, where they encounter strange creatures, who, in their own way, not only guide them back home but subtly teach them valuable life lessons, such as truth, and honesty.
Into the Forest weaves poems of well-known tales into its enchanting story.
Published by Troubador Publishing, Into the Forest is available to purchase in paperback (ISBN No: 978-https://tinyurl.com/mp7x9yzf1836282402) priced £8.95 and Kindle format (£3.99) on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/2ee72mvb and https://tinyurl.com/mp7x9yzf