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The Wicked Tree Kindle Edition

by Kristin F Thorsness (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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Deep in the woods, a gnarled tree grows. Its thick, black trunk twists angrily up into the night sky. Held in place by the magic of a long-ago patriarch, it has waited centuries to lure a descendant into its trap.

When Tavorian Kreet and his mom move in with his great-grandmother, Tav is forbidden to go into the woods on the estate. But like most eleven-year-olds, he just can't resist.

After secretly exploring the woods, Tav begins having dreams about a supernatural tree. Soon, the dreams change from pleasant to dark and menacing. On a dare, Tav ventures farther into the woods with his new friend, Harper. There, they meet a mysterious, mute boy named Edward who lives in a decrepit cabin nearby. Afraid, and unable to speak, Edward scrawls "Wicked Tree" on the ground.

Determined to help Edward, Tav enlists Harper, and they search the estate for clues to Edward's identity and how to help him.

With Harper's help, Tav pieces together the Kreet family history and discovers an ancient curse. If Tav wants to save his friends and family, he must go into the heart of the woods, find the Wicked Tree, and confront a most evil magic.

THE WICKED TREE, a MG dark fantasy that will appeal to fans of Jonathan Auxier's THE NIGHT GARDENER and Mary Downing Hahn's TOOK. If you love SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK, then THE WICKED TREE is for you!

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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    255 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    700
  6. Publisher
    Month9Books, LLC
  7. Publication date
    October 8, 2019
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  11. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  12. ISBN-13
    978-1948671392
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About the Author

Kristin Thorsness is a former 5th and 6th-grade teacher who lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, their son and daughter, and two spoiled dogs. She likes dark chocolate, strong coffee, and creepy stories that keep her up reading late into the night.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WJ4TBR5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Month9Books, LLC (October 8, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2971 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1948671395
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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Kristin Thorsness is a former 5th and 6th grade teacher who lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, their son and daughter, three spoiled dogs, two parakeets, and a kakariki. She likes dark chocolate, strong coffee, and creepy stories that keep her up reading late into the night. For more info or to get in touch, visit her online at www.kristinthorsness.com.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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Sandra K. Stiles
5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner Creepy Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020
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Tav and his mom have moved back to her old home estate due to finances. Four years before, Tav's father died in a fire and Tav feels responsible. When they move back to the old family estate he decides his great-grandmother is not very likable and his cousin Millie is nuts. She keeps talking about an old book and the woods. Mrs. Green the housekeeper and her daughter Harper also lives in the estate. She has forbidden her daughter from going into the woods. Tav's mother thinks it is okay for Tav to go into the woods. Tav begins having dreams about an old tree, then he sees a boy in one of the cabins he discovered in the woods. Harper is drug into the mystery because she wants to help Edward, the boy whose picture is in the photo album Millie showed him. Somehow this kid has been on the property for over a hundred years.

This story is full of creepy mystery with an undercurrent of Tav wanting to do the right thing, the brave thing to hopefully find forgiveness. It would be so easy to get excited and write spoilers so I will stop here and just say that you really need to read this book.
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Phu T. Van
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read, spooky, charming and a lot of heart
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
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There are many things to love about The Wicked Tree. I got this book a few weeks before Halloween and that was a perfect time to read it. The author did a great job building an eerie atmosphere.

What stood out most for me was the voice. Tav and his friend sound very real, whether through dialogs or in their thoughts. Their excitement, apprehension, even boredom will resonate with readers of the same age. Like many good stories, relationships play a big role. The adult characters are also believable, and the pacing is great.

Feelings of alienation, longing, and the promise of adventure and finding one's place in the world are well incorporated throughout. Rather than a series of jump-scares, a strong emotional center, including moments of gentle humor, holds the story together and creates a lasting impression.

All in all, a solid effort from a first-time author. Highly recommended !
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Anonymous Cats
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, spooky mystery
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
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This was a really fun book! I meant to only read one chapter but ended up reading the entire book in one evening. I loved how the mystery of the house and the woods kept unfolding at a pace that kept me interested. And at the same time it was enjoyable to see the development of Tav's friendship with Harper, the girl who lives at the house, and also how Tav worked through a past trauma. I also appreciated how it was a fun, positive, spooky book that didn't leave me scared afterwards!
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LISA SCHMID
5.0 out of 5 stars Wickedly Good!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
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The Wicked Tree is a well-crafted mystery with a supernatural twist. I loved the eerie setting and the spooky vibe. It was a fast-paced enjoyable read. I especially loved the humor and the family secrets!
Bravo! I can hardly wait to read more from this debut author.
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Angela
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, suspenseful read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
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This book is so captivating! The author did an incredible job developing the depth of the main character, Tav, and the suspense throughout the entire book was great! Highly recommend!
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Alissa
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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What a suspenseful book! Me and my stepdaughter loved it and couldn’t put it down.
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Rosandra Marie Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Terror filled pages
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
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A nice and scary story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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Great read!
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Ffiona and Stella
5.0 out of 5 stars Something wicked this way comes . . .
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2020
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I look forward to sharing this with my 10 year old nephew as I think it's perfect for his age and interests. Though marketed as middle grade, the voice is on the younger edge of the category and would potentially suit younger readers. That said, there's plenty of spookiness in here! Not only the titular tree, but secret rooms, enchanted weapons, mysterious spell ingredients, an old plantation with a dark history, and a few ancestors who do some truly evil deeds with their magic. The darkness is balanced out with a sweet friendship story and a loving mother/son relationship. Full of evocative imagery, I think young readers will find themselves racing to find out what happens to our intrepid heroes as they get ever closer to uncovering the frightening truth within The Wicked Tree.
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